Comments on: Chain Vs. Independently Owned Restaurants

By: Lando

Lando — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:09:06 +0000

Here's an interesting read that relates to Chain Restaurants: Yahoo's Healthiest Chain Restaurants in America It's fairly interesting.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:49:17 +0000

I think people also have different expectations when it comes to a chain or an independent restaurant. For example, if you go to a indy restaurant specializing in Italian food and the plate you order isn’t good you’ll assume that everything else on the menu including the chef. Chances are you won’t be returning to that restaurant. While at a chain restaurant if you get something you don’t like, you’ll just order something different the next time you go.

When it comes down to it, first impressions are really important for independent restaurants, while chain restaurants can get away with first time bad experiences.

By: Nate

Nate — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:49:11 +0000

Of the big chains, we like CPK and Buca di Beppo.

Chains generally have cleaner bathrooms and more efficient service. But sometimes even they can get sloppy.