Despite some hurdles, chain restaurants remain vital to American dining culture, offering familiarity in an ever-changing world.

Waffle House introduces the new Strawberry Shortcake Waffle. What Texas tongue wouldn't want to wallow all over that at breakfast? You know the waffle is going to be hot, fluffy, and golden brown.

Waffle House's menu is famously frozen in time — and that’s exactly how loyal fans like it. But the breakfast-focused chain just broke tradition in a big way. Waffle lovers are rushing to get ...

Well, now Starbucks is taking a more active role in the armchair barista-ing, with an Instagram Broadcast Channel devoted to sharing the best off-menu creations. Its name? The Not-So-Secret Menu.

In-N-Out restaurant with the red and yellow sign on a white building with red trim against a blue sky - Michael Vi/Getty Images ...

A closeup of a crispy chicken sandwich on a Wendy's tray. - Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock ...