♥ Chain ♥ Independent ♥ Franchised ♥ Quick- Service ♥ Fast Casual ♥ Family ♥ Casual ♥ Fine- dining ♥ Steak House ♥ Seafood ♥ Ethnic ♥ Theme ♥ Chef-Owned 1. Chain Restaurant Refer to a group of restaurants which have identical layout, concept, service style and food. Customers can find nearly the same menu, food quality, level of service, and atmosphere in any one of the restaurants regardless of location. Generally, large companies or entrepreneurs are the owner of these chain restaurants. Some stores are operated in franchise. Chain restaurants are likely to obtain more experience in restaurant management, and have sufficient cash flow to support the business operation. The franchisees enjoy the central marketing promotion. They gain the operation skills and equipment support from the franchiser. The examples include: Watami Japanese Restaurant, Monster Sushi Restaurant, etc.. 2. Independent Restaurant Independent Restaurants are owned by one or more o