Where's the Beef....... and Tacos?

What's the deal with all these commercials on tv for restaurants that we don't even have locally?! I remember seeing a lot of ads for the International House of Pancakes and thinking that I since I haven't ate at one in a while, I'd eat there for lunch... but after I did some research, I found that the closest IHOP is in Cincy. What gives?

Well, I've gotten over the lack of IHOPs, but the recent restaurant blow will take longer to recover from. While watching tv, I've seen numerous commercials for Jack in the Box. Unfortunately, there isn't a single JITB in Ohio :( Actually, there isn't one in any of the states surrounding Ohio. You have to drive to Tennessee to get your craving met.

For those of you in the dark, Jack in the Box is an awesome fast food chain that offers a wide assortment of food. You can get everything including: burgers, chicken, tacos, salads, egg rolls and more. Their shakes are great as well and all at a great value. You can get 2 tacos for 99 cents... which is cheaper than Taco Bell and tastes wayyy better. Ahhh... brings back many memories from my experiences at the local JITB in Seattle. Sigh.

So here's hoping for a midwest expansion soon!