I drove across America via Route 66 to see classic diners, motels, and kitschy stores. However, along the way it was impossible to ignore the never-ending views of McDonalds, Subways, Best Buys and other chain stores.
The Buffalo Inn is just one of the signs that pepper the streets of Route 66 in Canyon, Texas
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Very early into my drive from New York City to Portland, Oregon, I decided to count all of the chain stores I encountered. Sure, I probably missed a lot and there were just too many McDonalds to tally, but I did a pretty good job of noting the rest.
Over the course of nearly 4,100 miles I counted:
| WalMart: 37 | Kmart: 9 | Target: 19 | Lowes: 9 |
| Home Depot: 19 | Best Buy: 11 | Costco: 2 | Hitchhikers: 9 |
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The Route 66 Restaurant in Santa Rosa, New Mexico
