I agree, whadda they think they are, F/As?

Back OT, my definition of a chain restaurant that is actually good means one that consistently has food good enough that I forget it's a chain and not an owner-chef one-off place.

Fast food: In-N-Out. There is no substitute!
Mid range: Pappadeaux, Houston's, and Cantina Laredo, if it counts as a chain.
High end: McCormick & Schmicks plus a very qualified nod to Ruth's Chris and Morton's. I have had mostly good meals at both, but a couple of real losers at each too.