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title: "Rising prices put popular sit-down chains under fire from diners"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286712679.md"
description: "Seven sit-down chains, including Olive Garden and Chili’s, are facing backlash from diners who consider them overpriced due to steep price increases, shrinkflation, and declining service. This reflects a broader trend of consumers shifting towards home cooking and value-focused dining amid rising costs and chain closures."
datetime: "2026-05-18T04:21:18.000Z"
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# Rising prices put popular sit-down chains under fire from diners

Who made the list?: Seven sit-down chains, including Olive Garden and Chili’s, were named by diners as overpriced compared to the quality and portions offered. Why the backlash?: Customers cite steep price increases, shrinkflation, and declining service as key reasons for feeling shortchanged at these restaurants. Bigger industry trend: The complaints mirror a wider consumer shift toward home cooking and value-focused dining amid rising costs and widespread chain closures.

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