Wouldn't it be a shame dying with those in one's cold dead hands, without ever learning how much better options exist?

I’m quite aware that better options exist. I’ve dined at multiple or different 2 Michelin star restaurants, not to brag or anything.

But sometimes this “corporate bad” mentality is just vapid snobbery. I’m better than you because I don’t support big bad corporate.

Of course, companies aren’t created equal, regardless of size or status of being public or private. Some are run very well and ethically and some are not.

I am sure we can find many mom and pop businesses that do shady things that no public corporation would be caught dead doing.

Did you know, small landlords are exempt from equal housing laws? Mrs. Murphy exemption.

If I go to an Olive Garden I know I’m getting the exact same experience everywhere, I know exactly what amenities and facilities they’ll have, and I know what price I’m going to pay.

Even though Cheesecake Factory is a public company they’re doing more real kitchen prep work and in-restaurant cooking than my local bar and grille that’s reheating premade Sysco food.

It's not about "corporate bad", it's about those two doing exemplary bad food. That's beyond any shady practices or whatever (not our topic anyway).

At least Olive Garden, Cheesecake Factory does better.

tell me something tastier than olive garden breadsticks

The breadsticks are also dairy free! Shocking but amazing for my poor lactase free stomach

Dipping them in a never-ending choice of marinara, five cheese, and Alfredo dip.

Garlic bread at any half-decent Italian restaurant?