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A sign marks the location of an Applebee's restaurant in Chicago, Illinois July 28, 2003.

NPR

Love or hate chain restaurants? We want to hear your story

by Alana Wise October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

America loves chain restaurants. NPR reporters Alana Wise and Jaclyn Diaz explore why.

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