It’s tempting to overlook chain restaurants as simple places to stop for a quick meal on a roadtrip, but the chain restaurant is so much more. In many ways, these dependable outposts are pillars of American dining culture, offering reliable meals at affordable prices in comfortable, family-friendly atmospheres. Today, these restaurants serve as nostalgic reminders of the ‘90s and early ‘00s, a factor that is certainly driving some chains’ stunning post-Covid resurgence. Before many of...
