Apathy, lobbying, lack of direction.

Jersey Mike's, Chipotle & Chick-fil-A

Stick to that for convenient survival mode.

Otherwise only dine at the independent local spots.

It's the need to satisfy everyone who walks through the door. It leads to bland, unimaginative food. Traditional foods Americanized.

I've seen hard boiled eggs, the occasional cheese without enzymes and somewhat decent fruit in truck stops but agree with you it's generally awful.

It's a glimpse into what the average american eats every day. Every time I visit I can't believe how fat and destroyed the average person is over there.

Sometimes it feels like fast food is America's national anthem, right? But don't worry, there are also many hidden culinary treasures!