Concerns have been expressed that formula restaurants detract from the unique characteristics of cities and towns.The Impact of Chain Stores on Community, Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) ILSR report on Sanibel, Florida business restrictionsHow do chain restaurants embody gentrification? Marketplace 5-Dec-2014 The standardization of menus can mean fewer choices for consumers. Formula restaurants tend to be marketing centric or based on perception. Formula restaurants often rely on an economic model that encourages the use of disposable tableware. www.skoozeme.com/issues/dontbus.html This can create a negative economy in waste and food distribution, in part to support the business model of the controlling corporation. Formal restrictions Malibu, California compiled a list of municipalities that restrict formula retail.Analysis of Cities with Formula Business Ordinances, Malibu (.pdf) Bermuda has banned all franchised restaurants in the country (Prohibited Restaurant Act of 1997). (dailymeal slideshow listicle)
Concerns have been expressed that formula restaurants detract from the unique characteristics of cities and towns.The Impact of Chain Stores on Community, Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) How do chain restaurants embody gentrification? Marketplace 5-Dec-2014 The standardization of menus can mean fewer choices for consumers. Formula restaurants tend to be marketing centric or based on perception. Formula restaurants often rely on an economic model that encourages the use of disposable tableware. This can create a negative economy in waste and food distribution, in part to support the business model of the controlling corporation. Formal restrictions Malibu, California compiled a list of municipalities that restrict formula retail.Analysis of Cities with Formula Business Ordinances, Malibu (.pdf) Bermuda has banned all franchised restaurants in the country (Prohibited Restaurant Act of 1997). 
R
ILSR report on Sanibel, Florida business restrictionsHow
How
D
www.skoozeme.com/issues/dontbus.html
D
(dailymeal slideshow listicle)