Chain restaurants are dropping prices - GoFuckYourself.com

Sly · 04-27-2009, 09:07 PM

Have you guys been seeing all of these commercials from the big chains? Outback, Chili's, Applebee's... all rolling out cheaper menus due to the recession I can only assume. Anybody try them? Anything good?

Kind of amazing seeing so many items for under $10.

sandman! · 04-27-2009, 09:08 PM

considering half the crap at those chains is no better then a $5 meal at mcdonalds im not too surprised.

collegeboobies · 04-27-2009, 09:21 PM

if i was in death row i'd have my last meal at chilis

TheDoc · 04-27-2009, 09:23 PM

Does that mean they are getting goods cheaper or were they just over charging by that much?

Sly · 04-27-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDoc

Does that mean they are getting goods cheaper or were they just over charging by that much?

I think they are different menu items. So I am betting the product is cheaper and also possibly a smaller size. If most restaurants gave a decent portion instead of a massive portion, prices would be cheaper.

TheDoc · 04-27-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sly

I think they are different menu items. So I am betting the product is cheaper and also possibly a smaller size. If most restaurants gave a decent portion instead of a massive portion, prices would be cheaper.

That's very true... Some places have lots they could chop off the plate. But if that was to start to happen across the Country, wouldn't prices of goods then go up? Buying less of something, is going to make it cost increase for a restaurant.

Sly · 04-27-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDoc

That's very true... Some places have lots they could chop off the plate. But if that was to start to happen across the Country, wouldn't prices of goods then go up? Buying less of something, is going to make it cost increase for a restaurant.

Lets stick with the microeconomics of my wallet!

$5 submissions · 04-27-2009, 09:30 PM

Deflationary cycle might not be TOO BAD... Read up on the Great Depression of 1920 that failed to happen. Why? Fed wasn't too busy dropping logs in the toilet bowl of fiat currency like we have now. Also, the lame duck president (Woodrow Wilson) was too sick to put on his "Captain Save A (economic) Hoe" cape so he couldn't intervene in the economy. Warren Harding had a handsoff/tax cut approach. End result: 20%+ decline in output and employment reversed fairly quickly and economy went on to new highs up until Great Depression.

Sometimes, when it comes to Economics, the conventional wisdom "cure" is more fucked up than the disease. Sometimes, behind the fear lies normalcy. But you wouldn't get that impression when reading history books about Harding. He's poo pooed as an idiot, crappy speaker, and corruptocrat.

TidalWave · 04-28-2009, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDoc

That's very true... Some places have lots they could chop off the plate. But if that was to start to happen across the Country, wouldn't prices of goods then go up? Buying less of something, is going to make it cost increase for a restaurant.

they may sell more volume though, so it would make up for the smaller portions

cherrylula · 04-28-2009, 09:26 AM

and how do websites make money when they give access for $2.95? ;)

TheDoc · 04-28-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TidalWave

they may sell more volume though, so it would make up for the smaller portions

True... I wonder if business picked up for these guys.. or maybe they jacked up the drinks?

TheDoc · 04-28-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cherrylula

and how do websites make money when they give access for $2.95? ;)

Because it auto rebills?

BradM · 04-28-2009, 09:29 AM

I hate American chain restaurants. The food is such balls.

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$5 submissions I help you SUCCEED Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Pearl of the Orient Seas Posts: 32,195	Deflationary cycle might not be TOO BAD... Read up on the Great Depression of 1920 that failed to happen. Why? Fed wasn't too busy dropping logs in the toilet bowl of fiat currency like we have now. Also, the lame duck president (Woodrow Wilson) was too sick to put on his "Captain Save A (economic) Hoe" cape so he couldn't intervene in the economy. Warren Harding had a handsoff/tax cut approach. End result: 20%+ decline in output and employment reversed fairly quickly and economy went on to new highs up until Great Depression. Sometimes, when it comes to Economics, the conventional wisdom "cure" is more fucked up than the disease. Sometimes, behind the fear lies normalcy. But you wouldn't get that impression when reading history books about Harding. He's poo pooed as an idiot, crappy speaker, and corruptocrat. __________________ Need a NON-ADULT income stream? We build your YOUTUBE CHANNEL for only $20 per video! For Hire: $3/hour or $400 per month Marketing Specialist Virtual Assistants Last edited by $5 submissions; 04-27-2009 at 09:32 PM..

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cherrylula lol Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 15,969	and how do websites make money when they give access for $2.95? ;)

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BradM Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: 1123,6536,5231 Posts: 3,397	I hate American chain restaurants. The food is such balls.