Originally Posted by
exc3ll
I believe it's the familiarity and consistency factor. Some people tend to stick with what they know and are afraid to experiment. And prob lots of people still think Olive Garden is such a FINE DINING experience...
Very true. I was stuck on a project for quite some time in a city in central California, which may have well been in the boonies. Their main street was chain restaurant heaven - every single chain restaurant (Chili's, BJ's, Applebees, Elephant Bar, etc) was always packed on Thursday evenings. I am almost positive, that these restaurants were the local 'fine dining' locations because there simply was nothing else.