[Charles Martel]

Wendy's hasn't been the same since Dave passed away. Now they're getting squeezed between the bottom-rung places like McDonalds and a number of newer, higher-quality burger joints such as Five Guys'.

As for Ruth's Chris, I suspect they're a victim of their own success (and expansion). Back when that chain was just a few restaurants, those locations would've ensured enough business to keep the doors open even in bad times.

[SatinDoll]

I ate at a Five Guys yesterday. Lousy hamburgers.

[Fledermaus]

Ruth’s Chris is a victim of their menu prices! lol

When times are tough people just don’t want to spend $30 for a 6 ounce steak and then pay extra for the sides.

Of the restaurants we still go to occasionaly, it’s clear that traffic is down. For one, you can get a table right away when, especially on Friday night, you’d have to wait in line.

And this city and county are very, very well off (Franklin, TN).

[mad_as_he$$]

Wendy’s around here are the most expensive across the board for burgers etc.