Originally Posted by Points Scrounger
Chili's is fine for what it is - at least it is differentiated. Which brings me to ...
Can someone break down the difference among (I know that's gramatically correct, although "between" looks better to me here): Applebees, TGIFridays, Houlihans, Bennigans and Ruby Tuesday?
The only difference is how many "pieces of flair" their wait staff is required to wear. (Google "pieces of flair" and "office space" if you don't know about pieces of flair...)
As for favorite chain restaurants, I love Penang Malaysian
http://www.penangusa.com/
Everything I've ever had there is fresh and fabulous, and works for vegetarians, too.