Restaurant chain

A restaurant chain is a set of related restaurants, typically with the same name in many different locations either under shared corporate ownership (e.g. In-N-Out Burgers in the US) or franchising agreements.

Related Topics:
Restaurant - Franchising

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Typically, the restaurants within a chain are built to a standard format

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and offer a standard menu. Fast food restaurants are the most common, but there are also upscale versions. Restaurants chains are often found near shopping malls and tourist areas.

Related Topics:
Fast food - Shopping mall

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The proliferation of chain restaurants (and other chain businesses) is becoming an increasingly controversial trend worldwide. In the U.S., a movement is building among communities and independent businesses opposing this trend. Examples include the

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American Independent Business Alliance http://www.amiba.net/, The New Rules Project http://www.newrules.org and the Council of Independent Restaurant Associations.

Related Topics:
American Independent Business Alliance - The New Rules Project - Council of Independent Restaurant Associations

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