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I never understand why people are so against other people being successful. Why shouldn't the CEO of a successful business be rewarded? Last time I checked, building a successful business is hard work - especially in the restaurant business.
Great example of this is Carolina Ale House. Now, it is what it is and certainly isnt fine dining. But they have ok sports bar food. Anyway, there was a big hue and cry when they opened on Glenwood. People were complaining they were a chain. They're based here in Raleigh and started here. They have a dozen or so places now, but the money still stays in the area and people are upset.
Great example of this is Carolina Ale House. Now, it is what it is and certainly isnt fine dining. But they have ok sports bar food. Anyway, there was a big hue and cry when they opened on Glenwood. People were complaining they were a chain. They're based here in Raleigh and started here. They have a dozen or so places now, but the money still stays in the area and people are upset.
It's similar to people who like a band until they go "mainstream". Then they're considered "sellouts". Same music, but it's just not cool to like things that a lot of other people like.
Yes, chain food is likely frozen. Yes it's mass produced. But if you like it, then what's the big deal? Supporting someone who has been successful in business is not a bad thing.
When I want a good but inexpensive lunch I go to Hardee's. It's hard to beat their big bag lunch deal and I have more choices since I don't eat hamburgers. I used to not like Hardee's but they have improved.
I haven't stepped foot in a Ruby Tuesday's in years since they took my favorite meal off their menu. Chili's was a regular stop until I found a piece of plastic buried in my chicken salad so haven't been back.
I would also like to see Roy Rogers return to NC. Their new locations in Virginia and Maryland are doing very well. Their real roast beef is higher quality than Arby's, and they also have great burgers and famous fried chicken. During the merger years, the Roy Rogers fried chicken was served at Hardee's.
I didn't even know that they were still in business. I miss their roast beef so much. We were just talking about them over the weekend.
I would also like to see Roy Rogers return to NC. Their new locations in Virginia and Maryland are doing very well. Their real roast beef is higher quality than Arby's, and they also have great burgers and famous fried chicken. During the merger years, the Roy Rogers fried chicken was served at Hardee's.
We used to have Roy Rogers in Raleigh. I loved it. It was at the corner of Hillsborough St. and Dixie Trail. I believe East Village Bar and Grill is the business now in the building.
A lot of these local places aren't all that, it's just nostalgia for many of them. A lot of the hating on chains comes from yuppies, and it's just snobbery for the most part
A lot of these local places aren't all that, it's just nostalgia for many of them. A lot of the hating on chains comes from yuppies, and it's just snobbery for the most part
It's not snobbery - if there's a chain with good food and good service, I'll eat there. Inevitably though a restaurant always loses some of it's originality and quality when it becomes a chain so that's more of a part of it than looking at it and saying "oh it's a chain so I'm not going to eat there". There are good chains out there that I would eat at - probably on the lower end of the spectrum price wise. The more expensive you get though, the less appealing it is compared to some local restaurants with local chefs.
We used to have Roy Rogers in Raleigh. I loved it. It was at the corner of Hillsborough St. and Dixie Trail. I believe East Village Bar and Grill is the business now in the building.
The last Roy Rogers location in NC was in Greensboro on High Point Hwy. near the Coliseum. It converted to Hardee's but later closed. It would be nice to see Roy Rogers return to NC. I think there are enough Northern and Mid-Atlantic transplants in Raleigh and Charlotte for it to be successful. And the food quality is indeed better than the average fast food restaurant. Definitely the freestanding locations, although perhaps some of the travel plaza locations in Jersey may be not be as stellar.
When I want a good but inexpensive lunch I go to Hardee's. It's hard to beat their big bag lunch deal and I have more choices since I don't eat hamburgers. I used to not like Hardee's but they have improved.
I haven't stepped foot in a Ruby Tuesday's in years since they took my favorite meal off their menu. Chili's was a regular stop until I found a piece of plastic buried in my chicken salad so haven't been back.
Ruby Tuesday used to be a very good restaurant when owned by Morrison's Cafeteria. And most major malls had a Ruby Tuesday location. Very good burgers, pasta dishes, and excellent salad bar. All salads and toppings on the salad bar were prepared fresh everyday; now they come premade in a plastic bag.
It seems as if all of these casual dining restaurants such as Ruby Tuesday, Applebee's, and Chili's are now struggling.
The last Roy Rogers location in NC was in Greensboro on High Point Hwy. near the Coliseum. It converted to Hardee's but later closed. It would be nice to see Roy Rogers return to NC. I think there are enough Northern and Mid-Atlantic transplants in Raleigh and Charlotte for it to be successful. And the food quality is indeed better than the average fast food restaurant.
I definitely liked Roy Roger's burgers over Hardee's, Burger King or McDonald's.
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