"ChainFEST: Celebrating the Best of Gourmet Chain Restaurants"

Actor and writer B.J. Novak, known for his love of chain restaurants, is launching ChainFEST, the world's first chain food festival. The two-day event, taking place in December, will feature reimagined menu items inspired by iconic chain restaurants such as Chili's, Dunkin', Jack in the Box, Panda Express, Pizza Hut, Sonic Drive-In, and Red Robin. The festival aims to celebrate and give respect to chain food, offering a unique culinary experience paired with beverages from Pepsi and specialty cocktails. Novak's Chain concept started in 2021, hosting exclusive events in secret locations with a waitlist of 20,000 people. Tickets for ChainFEST are available for presale, with all food and beverage included in the price of entry.