Logos are more than just graphics — they're visual representations of how a brand sees itself (and how it wants to be perceived by its target audience). Yet in order to achieve its desired business ...

The exterior of a Chili's restaurant showing the logo - Kevin Carter/Getty Images An effective logo identifies a restaurant's brand in a way that's easy to recognize; think McDonald's golden arches, ...

Even though these popular restaurant logos are instantly recognizable, you might not have spotted some of the hidden meanings within the designs.