Dining out for under $9 sounds like a grandpa's tale of years gone by, when family-style chain restaurants could actually feed families without breaking the bank. Not anymore. You'd be hard-pressed to ...

In-N-Out Burger is the epitome of generational success stories. With humble beginnings, it has grown under the watchful eyes of the Snyder family, from father and mother to sons and granddaughter.

Back in the 1980s, restaurants made an effort to appeal to families by offering promotions like "kids eat free" after a sports team victory. This pretty benign promotion worked to drive traffic to ...