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Real Estate

Jul. 16, 2002

Breaking the Chains

BY JULIE NAKASHIMA CREJ Staff Writer A number of cities in California are clamping down on so-called "pattern" or "formula" restaurants - chain eateries that dish out a standardized dining experience, encompassing everything from the bill of fare and methods of operation to the uniforms worn by staff and the architectural design of the buildings.

        BY JULIE NAKASHIMA
        CREJ Staff Writer
        
        A number of cities in California are clamping down on so-called "pattern" or "formula" restaurants - chain eateries that dish out a standardized dining experience, encompassing everything from the bill of fare and methods of operat...

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