Top 15 Casual Dining Chains in America

By Alp Arslan,  Newser User
Posted Aug 7, 2010 4:59 PM CDT Posted Aug 7, 2010 4:59 PM CDT
Promoted on Newser Aug 7, 2010 5:25 PM CDT
Top 15 Casual Dining Chain Restaurants in America
The Wild Mushroom Burger at The Cheesecake Factory.   (AP)

Americans like it creamy and meaty. In a recent survey of 5,000 of its "mystery shoppers," research firm Market Force asked respondents to rank their favorite family-oriented chain restaurants based on food quality and convenience. The Cheesecake Factory clobbered the competition with 13% (the numbers were adjusted for number of outlets) saying it was their favorite.

Next came Texas Roadhouse and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers with 8% each, followed by Olive Garden and Ruby Tuesday at 5% each. Bringing up the rear was IHOP with an underperforming 1%. For all the results and to find out if we plan to eat out more or less in the next few months, see the Restaurant News article. (More restaurants stories.)

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