Casual Chain Restaurants Are Popular Again | Eater
"A neighborhood outpost that felt like a comforting, familiar retreat on a busy Saturday: the dining room was packed with families facing roughly 20-minute waits, and the shared parking lot with nearby chains was full. The reviewer specifically enjoyed chicken gnocchi soup and Alfredo-dipped breadsticks after visiting a nearby antique mall, and the visit illustrates the chain’s broader recent momentum — the brand has reported roughly 11% growth across the country in recent quarters despite a slowing economy." - Amy McCarthy
