How the Franchising of Luxury Restaurants Impacts Local Communities | Bon Appétit

"A Viet‑Cajun restaurant in Miami whose owners say the influx of flashy, celebrity‑driven imports has forced them to upgrade service and presentation—replacing china, glassware, and silver and effectively moving into a more upscale price tier—to remain competitive. While appreciative of the attention that outsiders bring, the co‑owner also worries that clubby, celebrity‑focused concepts are reshaping the city's culinary identity and catering primarily to wealthy visitors rather than preserving local food culture." - ByAdam Reiner