So, what "chains" do we like? - Page 2 - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

eribrav · 12-20-2003, 06:45 AM

I rarely ever eat chain food, but if i would have to I like Boston Chicken. The nearest one to whre I live now is 90 minutes, so I hope they're still as good as they were 3 years ago.

I second irseg's praise for Fuddrucker's burgers.

gloveshot3 · 12-21-2003, 07:29 AM

i shop local unaffiliated merchants, resaurants and cafe's. groceries come from local franchiser. It is about quality,service,community.

solkanar112 · 12-21-2003, 08:29 AM

Chains that get my bump are Best Buy, Wendys, Subway and Chevron... Oh, guess i have to throw starbucks in there 'cause they always have cute girls working. Sure they charge $4 for a cup of flavored water, but it is the best legalized drug out there and is oh so addicitive.

cowudders14 · 12-21-2003, 04:30 PM

1 chain = 22 yards = 1/80th of a mile.
I'm a railwayman...

thingstodo · 12-23-2003, 01:32 PM

Here's my list....

Starbucks
Caribou Coffee
Friday's
Maceys
Panera
Lifetime Fitness
Marriott Hotels & Resorts
Romano's Macaroni Grill

How's that for a list that covers several product areas?

Cynthetiq · 12-23-2003, 01:43 PM

i dunno if i like it.. but they just opened in Times Square...

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

figures since it's a Viacom license from Paramount...

laconic1 · 12-23-2003, 02:27 PM

When I was in California last month for a job interview I ate at In n Out each night I was there. I loved it, great staff, order was correct, food was great. I hope I get the job there just so I can eat there occasionally.

omega2K4 · 12-24-2003, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Averett
Krispy Kreme. Best donuts anywhere!

Yes! Krispy Kreme is delicious. *runs off because the hot sign is on*

cheerios · 12-24-2003, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by NetterButter
btw, it means a lot to me when some of you folks like Target more...since i'm an executitive there, i take this to heart....we do have quality merchandise and i even shop there for the trendy clothing...

heh. ironic. I finally quit Mervyns not long ago. you guys just have no love for your employees, especially us poor backstock grunts. MUCH better than f'in Walmart though... gotta give ya that. HATE the security guards at the door demanding to see my reciept and my bag. how obnoxious to have me pay for my stuff, and then get f'in SEARCHED as I leave the place? How rude. why not post a sign saying "you are all theifs! give us our shit back!"

...ahem. feel better now.

Steffi · 12-25-2003, 09:10 PM

Famous Dave's BBQ

wakelagger · 12-25-2003, 10:17 PM

Yeah, I'm going to have to agree with Steffi on Famous Dave's BBQ. I was in minnesotta during the summer from toronto, and this little 'shack' was awesome to eat at. A very backyard experience, especially on the patio.

popo · 12-26-2003, 01:25 AM

The Wal-Mart You Don't Know

The giant retailer's low prices often come with a high cost. Wal-Mart's relentless pressure can crush the companies it does business with and force them to send jobs overseas. Are we shopping our way straight to the unemployment line?

http://fastcompany.com/magazine/77/walmart.html

riskybiz · 12-27-2003, 11:55 AM

Costco is first rate.

In-N-Out is the best burger chain by far - None out here on the east coast though.

I'm amazed I haven't seen the Dunkin' Donuts name yet. In New England it truly has a cult following for their coffee. I'm an adict.

flamingpeach · 12-27-2003, 12:23 PM

i LOVE Costco

anti fishstick · 12-27-2003, 12:53 PM

i like the fred meyer chain. :P
they have everything

Hrothgar · 12-27-2003, 07:12 PM

None. I try to inhibit herd mentality.

12-21-2003, 04:30 PM	#44 (permalink)
cowudders14 Bringer of good Moos... Location: Midlands, UK	1 chain = 22 yards = 1/80th of a mile. I'm a railwayman... __________________ Moo! I'm mooey!

12-23-2003, 01:32 PM	#45 (permalink)
thingstodo A Storm Is Coming Location: The Great White North	Here's my list.... Starbucks Caribou Coffee Friday's Maceys Panera Lifetime Fitness Marriott Hotels & Resorts Romano's Macaroni Grill How's that for a list that covers several product areas? __________________ If you're wringing your hands you can't roll up your shirt sleeves. Stangers have the best candy.

12-23-2003, 01:43 PM	#46 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	i dunno if i like it.. but they just opened in Times Square... Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. figures since it's a Viacom license from Paramount... __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

12-27-2003, 11:55 AM	#53 (permalink)
riskybiz Psycho Location: The Granite State "Live Free or Die"	Costco is first rate. In-N-Out is the best burger chain by far - None out here on the east coast though. I'm amazed I haven't seen the Dunkin' Donuts name yet. In New England it truly has a cult following for their coffee. I'm an adict. __________________ "I'd like to meet the person who invented sex and see what they're working on now." -Groucho Marx

12-27-2003, 12:23 PM	#54 (permalink)
flamingpeach hip mama Location: redmond, washington	i LOVE Costco __________________ I've eaten my veggies all my life so bring it on, I am educated and strong for the revolution.

12-20-2003, 06:45 AM	#41 (permalink)
eribrav Junkie Location: upstate NY	I rarely ever eat chain food, but if i would have to I like Boston Chicken. The nearest one to whre I live now is 90 minutes, so I hope they're still as good as they were 3 years ago. I second irseg's praise for Fuddrucker's burgers.

12-21-2003, 07:29 AM	#42 (permalink)
gloveshot3 Crazy	i shop local unaffiliated merchants, resaurants and cafe's. groceries come from local franchiser. It is about quality,service,community.

12-21-2003, 08:29 AM	#43 (permalink)
solkanar112 Addict	Chains that get my bump are Best Buy, Wendys, Subway and Chevron... Oh, guess i have to throw starbucks in there 'cause they always have cute girls working. Sure they charge $4 for a cup of flavored water, but it is the best legalized drug out there and is oh so addicitive.

12-23-2003, 02:27 PM	#47 (permalink)
laconic1 Junkie	When I was in California last month for a job interview I ate at In n Out each night I was there. I loved it, great staff, order was correct, food was great. I hope I get the job there just so I can eat there occasionally.

12-25-2003, 09:10 PM	#50 (permalink)
Steffi Tilted Location: Somewhere in the middle	Famous Dave's BBQ

12-25-2003, 10:17 PM	#51 (permalink)
wakelagger Insane Location: Toronto	Yeah, I'm going to have to agree with Steffi on Famous Dave's BBQ. I was in minnesotta during the summer from toronto, and this little 'shack' was awesome to eat at. A very backyard experience, especially on the patio.

12-26-2003, 01:25 AM	#52 (permalink)
popo Psycho	The Wal-Mart You Don't Know The giant retailer's low prices often come with a high cost. Wal-Mart's relentless pressure can crush the companies it does business with and force them to send jobs overseas. Are we shopping our way straight to the unemployment line? http://fastcompany.com/magazine/77/walmart.html

12-27-2003, 12:53 PM	#55 (permalink)
anti fishstick Post-modernism meets Individualism AKA the Clash Location: oregon	i like the fred meyer chain. :P they have everything __________________ And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. ~Anais Nin

12-27-2003, 07:12 PM	#56 (permalink)
Hrothgar He's My Girl Location: The Champagne Douche	None. I try to inhibit herd mentality. __________________ The fortunes of war favored Hrothgar.