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Mar 22, 2026

Chain vs. Local: Who's Actually Cheaper? The Answer Is Different in Every City

We analyzed 11,569 restaurants across 58 US metros and found the "chains are cheap" rule breaks down entirely in cities like Baltimore, Nashville, and Des Moines—where local spots charge half what Chipotle does. Here's where each side wins.

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