the homogenization of the US by these chain companies is disgusting. they show up like parasites to any town once they reach some arbitrary population density and suck up business that should be going to locally owned operations. completely destroys the culture. 90% of american towns are just a strip of gas stations and the same fast food chains
hyper local chains are still kinda cool though. shit that only exists around cities and their burbs. still has local flavor and culture, so they get a pass thus the 100 mile radius limit.
It should be state based. I want to see South McDonalds and New Burger King. The only restaurants are those, and everything is themed accordingly from road signs to cars. Everyone who lives there has to adopt a name of a mascot or reference to the product. Many Americans will become a roaming people as they must leave the state to eat different food. Places where multiple states intersect is where the new fast food metropolises will rise.
But, yeah, I agree. It is very sad to see so many places look the exact same. So many resources to make the most bland things possible
explaining balkanisation to an american
imagine a burger
One million Americans walking in a circle around the Holy Pizza Hut/Taco Bell like it's the Kaaba