On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 9:59 AM, Madhu Menon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Biju Chacko wrote: > >> I notice that the Restaurant scene is increasingly being dominated by >> the large chains like the BJN group. While quite often the food from >> these restaurants is pretty good, I can't help but wonder if their >> deep pockets are squeezing smaller players out of business. >> >> Madhu, any opinions? > > Well, yeah, they do have deep pockets and they spend a lot of money on > marketing. > > And while I'm not a fan of theirs, I'm also a staunch capitalist, so I > prefer to let the market decide its preferences. > > (Large chains don't always produce great food. You only have to visit the > lunch buffet at Mainland China to realise it.)
I agree. But with their large marketing budgets it's hardly a level playing field for taste and service. -- b
