No, because big brother helps them immensely with global advertising and marketing, not to mention proven layout and sales techniques. You have to really work hard to screw up a franchise. Or not work hard, as the case may be.
Like I said, I am not anti-chain nor am I anti-big box - I am simply pro-small business. When I have the choice, I typically like to give my money to local people and not some huge corporate chain. Couldn't care less what you do with your money.
