The discussion of chain restaurants continues! Have you ever noticed that some places seem to have more chain restaurants than others? And perhaps you’re wondering how some of the most famous chain restaurants got their start and continue to succeed. In this episode, Emily and Katie discuss some of the geographical research around chainness, place and placelessness, and dive into some interesting histories of specific restaurants.
What makes some cities more chain-y than others?
What does Geographical research reveal about the chain restaurant landscape?
How did Dunkin Donuts, White Castle, KFC, and other notable chains get their start?
Why does BeniHana have the craziest origin story you’ve ever heard?
https://www.franchise-law.com/franchise-law-overview/a-brief-history-of-franchising.shtml
https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/history-of-benihana-facts
https://www.mashed.com/256954/the-untold-truth-of-benihana/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steak_%27n_Shake
