By Alfonso Guerriero Jr.

There are not many family-owned restaurants in urban cities that have been in business for over seventy years. One reason for this is the Food Channel's popularity that has catapulted the careers of many chefs who in return have attached their names to franchises.

These franchises are sprouting up across the country and are constantly redefining what good quality food is as their en vogue gourmet menus are widely sought. As the franchises grow and offer different menus, the profit margins of family-controlled restaurants are jeopardized and are thus forced to close their restaurant doors permanently.

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Fonte: L'italo-Americano