Sub Inflation

[Zee09]

Went to a local sub shop.
Italian sub is $8.95
I give them a 10 spot and walk

I just went in and did the same and the owner said hold up... they are now $13.95...

Before I get beaten...yes I know they can charge whatever they want and I have no issue with that at all.

But whatever happened to incremental increases? Like a $1 at a time or two.

It was the owner and he acted like a worker shaking his head. But I know who he is and I pretty much know what he did.. he hasn't been working much this year and he got around and saw other places pricing. I see it too but he has a thriving business but those places don’t...

I think a $5 increase is nuts overnight. I think it will be a costly mistake. Who said inflation has flattened out?

Another local pizza place just sold to a guy with new signage saying authentic NJ pizza. . Three topping large regular pizza $28 + tax..
It ain't gonna fly here in backwoods country..

 

[Snagglefoot]

Then they pass the payment machine over and the tips start a 18% for the worker assembling your sandwich.

 

[pbm]

I read an article recently that restaurants are going out of business in record numbers...I guess the 40 year high inflation is taking away 'discretionary spending' for many Americans.

 

[walterjay]

Yeah.....he probably merits a price increase but I think he went too far.
I am certainly eating out a lot less. Last time we went to Red Lobster we spent over $100 and that did not include any alcoholic drinks or tip.
Many restaurants going belly up around here.

 

[Zee09]

Yeah.....he probably merits a price increase but I think he went too far.
I am certainly eating out a lot less. Last time we went to Red Lobster we spent over $100 and that did not include any alcoholic drinks or tip.
Many restaurants going belly up around here.

Just think of a family of 5...

 

[#18FAN]

I didn't check the tuna pricing

I'm starting to look at canned cat food

 

[walterjay]

Just think of a family of 5...

Soon be looking at Dollar General hot dogs

 

[atikovi]

The Sunday paper's coupon section has Subway footlongs for $6.99 or two for $12.99. Lemme guess, you don't get the paper delivered anymore?

 

[Zee09]

Soon be looking at Dollar General hot dogs

That's all I'll be doing is looking..

 

[Zee09]

The Sunday paper's coupon section has Subway footlongs for $6.99 or two for $12.99. Lemme guess, you don't get the paper delivered anymore?

Never liked subway and they left my area completely but thanks.

 

[Zee09]

Yeah.....he probably merits a price increase but I think he went too far.
I am certainly eating out a lot less. Last time we went to Red Lobster we spent over $100 and that did not include any alcoholic drinks or tip.
Many restaurants going belly up around here.

I agree. The place wasn't busy tonight. I hope not but I think he underestimated why his business has done well because he stole business from the others. His staff isn't friendly at all. He won on price alone..

 

[CorvairGeek]

The Sunday paper's coupon section has Subway footlongs for $6.99 or two for $12.99. Lemme guess, you don't get the paper delivered anymore?

I love getting those in the mail! Same flyer, AFAIK.

 

[Dave Hess]

If the food is good I don’t mind spending more.

I also like to support mom & pop restaurants.

One Italian restaurant I’ve been going to for like 25 years.

 

[AZjeff]

If the food is good I don’t mind spending more.

You don't mind a 55% increase? I do whether or not I can afford it. Poor business.

 

[Zee09]

Well I did get mayo on it that I didn't order...

How about the $28 pizza fellows?

 

[Jimmy_Russells]

I was actually just thinking about this. Fast food prices have probably almost doubled here in the last ten years. A decent burger combo or footlong Subway with drink is like $18 now. With minimum wage soon to be $17.40, it's not surprising.

 

[dubber09]

Didn't they talk about increasing min wage to $50 in Cali just recently? Think what will happen to all the fast food places.

 

[Leo99]

I read an article recently that restaurants are going out of business in record numbers...I guess the 40 year high inflation is taking away 'discretionary spending' for many Americans.

Too many places are mismanaged, too. When your discretionary spending budget gets pressure, you demand more from your experience and have less tolerance for mediocrity.

 

[Zee09]

If the food is good I don’t mind spending more.

I also like to support mom & pop restaurants.

One Italian restaurant I’ve been going to for like 25 years.

I would think if they been around that long they ain't doing what AZjeff said 55% increases..

 

[walterjay]

I quit buying at Burger King. Prices almost like a sit down restaurant.