Regional Restaurant Chains That Should Go National
Not all chain restaurants are sprawling national names, but some that are still regional deserve more recognition. Here are a few that deserve to make it big.
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As a lifelong lover of writing, DB decided to turn her passion into a career in journalism. She has been fortunate enough to travel extensively, and sample regional cuisines from New York and New Orleans to Las Vegas and California's coast. She got an inside look at the foodie landscape of her hometown, Buffalo, New York, while working as a reporter for the Metro Source. After a move to the southwest, working as a graphic designer for Casa Grande Valley Newspapers in Arizona, she came to Mashed in 2016 to share her love and expertise for all things delicious. DB has contributed to many Static Media food brands since, including Daily Meal, The Takeout, Foodie, Chowhound, and Tasting Table. Inspired by a love of food history, gardening, and vintage 20th century recipes, she is currently working on a cookbook with a focus on tending to home gardens and recreating World War II-era recipes.
DB has a bachelor's degree in English from West Virginia University with a focus in medieval literature and journalism.
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Not all chain restaurants are sprawling national names, but some that are still regional deserve more recognition. Here are a few that deserve to make it big.
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