That is for sure.

Buca di Beppo are Cheescake Factory (big and good are not synonymous), in my opinion, are mediocre at best. Olive Garden and Applebee's - I can't imagine how they stay in business - both are really bad. Uno's (the chain) is a huge disappointment. BTW, Lou Malnati's is about 6 blocks from the original Uno's and the pizza is, arguably, just as good, without the long waits (on the fringes of that trendy neighborhood).

I do like Panera, Corner Bakery, Macaroni Grill and Chili's (quite high on my list of good hamburgers).

On the high end, I like Chart House and Ruth's Chris. Fogo de Chao is not really much of a chain - what do they have, maybe four restaurants in the US? And it is very expensive unless you go for lunch. ($80 Alan? How many desserts did you have?? - but I too prefer BA Grill!)

In France, I like Leon De Bruxelles.

I noticed it only took the OP a few pages to relent and start adding a cheap place too.