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2022-04-13 Economy

Restaurants Cut Surf and Turf Specials from Menus amid Record Levels of Inflation

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Posted by Fred 2022-04-13 00:00|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top

#1 A friend of mine owns a bar and he pointed out that he cut out "prime rib night" because the cost of the dinner just got past what people would pay. OTOH, he had to keep wings on the menu, even though they are up to $25.00 / dozen. Some stuff, if people want it, they'll pay no matter what and complain bitterly if they can't order it.

Oh, and then they do complain about the price while they chew.

Posted by M. Murcek 2022-04-13 07:12|| 2022-04-13 07:12|| Front Page Top

#2 Middle Eastern GA.
Average 2-person Franchise dining out costs $45-50.
Area buffets $16 to $19 per person.
Mom & Pop diners $16+ per person.

The Wahoo's/Hippo's at buffets are having to stay longer to fill up and keep the 350+ LBS on.

Posted by NN2N1 2022-04-13 09:07|| 2022-04-13 09:07|| Front Page Top

#3 Some stuff, if people want it, they'll pay no matter what and complain bitterly if they can't order it.

Oh, and then they do complain about the price while they chew.

Not too long ago, customer:
"I simply cannot find this size of thing, can you try for me?"

Spend some 60minutes work time, find the leprechaun. Literally do not mark it up even for time spent.

"Gagh, not at that price!"

So I mark it up and eat it until it is a good price. Not a big deal, but would be on a big order; that instance literally changed my special order policy.

Posted by swksvolFF 2022-04-13 11:17|| 2022-04-13 11:17|| Front Page Top

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