Are the standards of chain restaurants in the UK dropping drastically?

I had a particularly poor experience in a TGI Fridays last year and swore to never go back. It’s widely expensive for crap food. I know it’s in financial trouble and it’s easy to see why. I had a better burger in Spoons and it was 1/3 of the price.

At weekend I went out for my niece’s birthday, she wanted to go to Nando’s. I used to think it was definitely one of the better chains, but the food was dry, small portions, still expensive. There’s a knock off Nando’s takeaway near me that is far superior and half the price.

When did this happen? These places used to be a nice alternative to a proper restaurant but some fast food places offer better food.