According to a Market Force survey polling 5,000 of the firm's independent mystery shoppers (how mysterious!), America's favorite chain restaurant is The Cheesecake Factory. Known for its large portion sizes, huge menu, and, you know, cheesecake, the eatery won 13% of the votes. Steak and ribs chain Texas Roadhouse was voted second, and "gourmet burger" chain Red Robin was third.
1) The Cheesecake Factory
2) Texas Roadhouse
3) Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
4) Olive Garden
5) Ruby Tuesday
6) Red Lobster
7) P.F. Chang's China Bistro
8) Longhorn Steakhouse
9) Outback Steakhouse
10) Cracker Barrel
11) T.G.I. Friday's
12) Golden Corral
13) Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
14) Chili's
15) IHOP
· Consumers rank favorite restaurant chains [NRN via ELA
The Cheesecake Factory. [Photo: Sivje]