I think Sirloin Stockade is a franchise too. Of course then so are Tok's, VIP's, Bisquets, Bisquets Obregón, Sanborn's--I forgot about Mexican franchises. Denny's is one that was here for a few years and then didn't make it--bought out by Sanborn's I think.
Well, I wasn't referring to Mexican franchises, but rather ones that come from the US and then try to cut corners on suppliers, or cater to "Mexican tastes", thereby screwing the menu... I ate at the Carl's Jr a few time and it was not too bad, but paying 110+ pesos for a medium combo wasn't enjoyable, the you have "the six dollar" burger that was actually $6+ here in Mexico.. I thought that was kind of funny, explaining to people that they needed to rename it, nevermind that it was never really $6 in the States anyway, but more like $3.
The Harry's in Cancun is part of Grupo Andersons. http://tinyurl.com/ppjfyf For US franchises, Bubba Gump, Outback and Margaritaville can be added to the list.
Can't find Harry's on the Grupo Anderson site. Heard it was part of a U.S. chain--didn't know it was part of it but thanks. Forgot about the other ones!! So is Pat O'Brien's another chain or part of Grupo Anderson too? They had one downtown a long time ago with that or a similar name.
LOL! On the link that I showed, look to the far right on the top banner part and you'll see the Harry's logo. I don't know anything about Pat O's, have never even been in it.
Pat O's is the first (1991) franchise that I know of off the famous Pat O'Brien's in New Orleans, there's a total of five around the world these days. If they haven't been mentioned already in the franchise hunt; The Hard Rock Cafe Planet Hollywood Friday's Rainforest Cafe Chocolate City (?) La Parilla Lorenzillo's 100% Natural VIP Sanborn's Cambalache Mikado Hooters
Some may be "quasi" franchises of a sort, like Lorenzillo's where the original is in Cancun and at least one other offering in Cabo San Lucas. Under the banner of chains/franchises what have you we probably could add Rolandi's, recently Coco Bongo's in PDC and a supposed coming in Las Vegas, Caliente, Play City, and La Bodeguita Del Medio also.
Starbuck's!!! Subway(any left?) Home Depot Papa John's 7-11 Baskin-Robbins (any left? Dunkin Donuts (didn't make it) Miami Subs (didn't make it) Häagen-Dazs I can't believe it's not youghurt(? doesn't sound right)
