The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted operations across the industry, with staffing shortages and health restrictions causing some restaurant chains to close numerous locations or shut down entirely.
An Old-School Fast Food Chain Is Making A Comeback After Nearly Disappearing - Tasting Table
The American landscape used to be covered in Benningan's, Arthur Treachers, and Chi-Chi's restaurants, which at one time or another all probably seemed like the next big thing.
Chain Vs Franchise Restaurants: Is There A Difference? - Tasting Table
The key distinction between chain restaurants and franchises lies in ownership and operational control; chain eateries are corporate-owned, while franchises feature independent operators.