For
Too many chains harm local food culture and health.
Against
People should choose what they want to eat.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“The formula retail regulations are one of the many things I love about SF that helps the city keep its character.”
“We have way to many chain establishments.We need more efforts towards bringing small businesses to our communities.”
“Chains often have cheaper goods while Mom & Pops are generally more expensive due to economies of scale.”
“I vastly appreciate any chain over the huge glut of empty store fronts across the city.”