Was doing some xmas shopping and business trip to 2 nearby cities. Seems all you see is box or chain stores and restaurants. I can't figure out why the chain restaurants make a go of it vrs small independent ones??? As far as box type stores do any of you think there reign will slow down or end??? Some financial reports say some are on shaky ground far as balance sheets go. With me, I don't get to into them, they are not my favorite place. Seems some are either full or never have any customers (Mcdonalds vrs Burger thing) NOW FOR MALLS seems like many are losing venders (empty space) Also they say online shopping is killing them.