Many chain restaurants have actually improved in quality and consistency over the last quarter-century, contradicting claims of universal decline.

“KFC has gotten worse in the last 25 years. There's no doubt about that. Domino's, on the other hand, has gotten better in the last 25 years. McDonald's has gotten much better.”

The quality of food at chain restaurants has declined significantly due to corporate cost-cutting, reliance on frozen supply chains, and a lack of passion among staff and owners.

“quality has dropped and I think it's across the board with many things in American life, but just focusing on food for a moment. Uh it it has gone down because a few things have happened as I researched this. Um and uh number one, a lot of these these restaurants have been taken over by by these pri”

Chain restaurants offer lower quality food compared to family-owned establishments, which are driven by higher personal investment and pride.

“I actually think there is something to that and I do think that you can feel it in the food.”