I understand the companies wanting to ensure they have as much control over the process as possible and a preference to not dilute the brand, but my burger-jonesing self needs a Goddamn Whataburger and In-N-Out Burger in New York City.
I don't require an In-N-Out Burger or Whataburger on every single block like McDonald's. I'd even settle for one or two in the whole city. Could you imagine if either one of these delicious restaurants came to Manhattan?