<div id="readability-page-1">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.</div>

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<p>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.</p>

Rising prices put popular sit-down chains under fire from diners