Completely on point with your post today. Retail food has become more expensive and the portion sizes are shrinking at the same time. Consumers are quickly getting fed up with all of this as well as with elevated tip inflation everywhere. Even if you order food to go, you are presented with a digital screen asking for a tip. LOL.
I was at a baseball game with my family yesterday. Two margaritas = $25. I refused to tip the lady at the counter. Two burgers + fries + 2 root beers = $54! Wow.
After the game, we headed to a local mom and pop taco shop for dinner. Total bill for 4 of us $54. No kidding...we paid the same for dinner at the taco place as we paid for 2 burgers, fries and 2 root beers at the baseball game. And we were stuffed with the taco dinner...more food, better flavors and more fulfilling meal.
There are eateries where one can still get value for money and excellent food at that. Consumers are getting smarter about this stuff. Cheers!
Completely on point with your post today. Retail food has become more expensive and the portion sizes are shrinking at the same time. Consumers are quickly getting fed up with all of this as well as with elevated tip inflation everywhere. Even if you order food to go, you are presented with a digital screen asking for a tip. LOL.
I was at a baseball game with my family yesterday. Two margaritas = $25. I refused to tip the lady at the counter. Two burgers + fries + 2 root beers = $54! Wow.
After the game, we headed to a local mom and pop taco shop for dinner. Total bill for 4 of us $54. No kidding...we paid the same for dinner at the taco place as we paid for 2 burgers, fries and 2 root beers at the baseball game. And we were stuffed with the taco dinner...more food, better flavors and more fulfilling meal.
There are eateries where one can still get value for money and excellent food at that. Consumers are getting smarter about this stuff. Cheers!
Great points! Customers are definitely getting more "vigilant" on pricing as opposed to the last few decades