I didn't figure you as the type to not like snot nosed kids screaming and running around while possibly catching the plague from the playground but you learn something new every day.
I can imagine your red shirt and hope you get pinched to near-death for your nefarious effort come March 17th, 2026.
MAGA.
Sadly, I don't see that happening.
Not to be disagreeable, but I disagree. I don't see "cleaning" in general, Roombas notwithstanding, to be an easily automated task.
You got that right. No argument there. And in spades for agri-business.
You’ll find that with many chain operations. The ones who are hands on types have well trained, friendly, employees, clean, organized stores, etc.. Customers like that and they become loyal to that store. On the other hand, nothing can be more of a turn off than walking into a dirty store with sullen, unfriendly staff. In a fast food store it makes you wonder about the ones doing the cooking. We live about equidistant from two dollar stores and the difference between the two is obvious.
The reason I mention janitors being replace by robots is my last project before I retired was investigating their effectiveness. And if there was an actual savings.
Honestly it is that last part, of the higher income earners buying more that should scare peeps.
Fair point.
may or may not be connected
but seems like consumer confidence and discretionary spending could be related in one way or another
(CNBC) McDonald’s reports largest U.S. same-store sales decline since 2020
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Another negative economic report, with data rivaling that of the Pandemic levels.
It appears same-store McDonalds' sales declined among lower-income customers earlier in the quarter, expanding to middle-income customers declining later in the quarter, indicating the economic slowdown is broadening.
From the article it seems McDonalds is an economic canary of sorts for America's lower & mid-income demographics.
Unfortunately, these are the demographics that are also expected to be hit the hardest with Trump's tariffs.
Given that the higher-income demographic purchases actually increased (but not enough to offset the mid & lower losses), I might argue higher-income consumers may also shifting their spending patterns - going from more expensive dining options to McDonalds.
Sure, if you don't mind paying $11-12 bucks for a shitty fast-food meal.I got a Big Mac the other day. It was fine. About the same.
The same in our area. Steadily gone downhill for several years.McDonald's has gone from bad to terrible in product and service. The restaurants in our area haven't been busy for the past year.
I’m a part of this. I know I’ve changed my eating habits. I won’t pay the prices they are currently charging at our non-chain local restaurants (I stopped eating at the chains even before this). I feel bad for them as I know these place aren’t gouging. I just can’t see paying $35 w/tip for a meatloaf or grilled chicken diner. $27 or so for a chef’s or tuna salad platter. That’s just nuts.
Same with the local fast food. They aren’t charging national averages around here. It’s significantly higher. Example: A quarter pounder w/cheese is two bucks higher than national average and the medium meal is just over $3 higher.
Sorry but. “Screw that.” If I feel gouged I won’t pay it even if I can afford it.
My wife and I ordered in or ate out a lot. Not any longer.
Sure, if you don't mind paying $11-12 bucks for a shitty fast-food meal.
From your descriptor, it appears you may be paying "Northeast" prices. But then again, you are (hopefully) enjoying "Northeast" "quality of life".
I too live in an area a bit over the national average, but I wouldn't trade my quality of life for anything!
But that being said, if you are an an urban or metro suburban area, you may have some great deli-type options, particularly ethnic delis. I pick-up all kinds of by-the-pound Italian, Asian, and Polish stuff from the small ethnic delis near me.
Great food at great prices, no muss no fuss, just refrigerate, microwave, and you're good!
Use to. When I lived where I worked I was in the NYC metro area. Great deli everywhere and ethnic food. When I retired we moved.
My part of NJ (Delaware Water Gap) was rural and becoming suburban. Far less the case out here. I mean way less so.
Then don't.Sure, if you don't mind paying $11-12 bucks for a shitty fast-food meal.
I haven't stopped at a McDonalds since halfway through Covid. I tried a Whopper meal about 1.5 years ago and that was $13 at the time. Never went back there either.Then don't.
I haven't had a whopper since I was a vegetarian. It was an impossible whopper. Don't remember the price.I haven't stopped at a McDonalds since halfway through Covid. I tried a Whopper meal about 1.5 years ago and that was $13 at the time. Never went back there either.
My whole meal of grilled cheeseburger, bun, sautéed onions dill pickle slices, ketchup, mayonnaise, sliced tomato, leftover beans, Amish potato salad and ginger ale didn’t cost that much. (Burp)I haven't stopped at a McDonalds since halfway through Covid. I tried a Whopper meal about 1.5 years ago and that was $13 at the time. Never went back there either.
Big Macs in my neck of the woods are $6.75 CDN. That translates to $4.87 USD.Or skip the overpriced sides & drinks, and just get the Big Mac itself. They're $5.69 at my local franchise, and I occasionally grab one. Just the Big Mac, and the 20 cent bottle of water I buy in bulk for the house - and often have with me when driving.
When was the last time you ate at Popeyes?I haven't had a whopper since I was a vegetarian. It was an impossible whopper. Don't remember the price.
Do you ever have anything to add to discussion? Or do you just exist to defend a narrative?
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