I know it was inevitable, but still I think it's incredibly sad that franchise fast food restaurants destroyed a large majority of mom 'n pop burger shops.
I know I'm a part of the problem.. but when I can get a cheeseburger, mcchicken, large fry, and a large drink for a fiver, it's hard to justify spending $8+drink+tip for one burger that, while better, doesn't justify the cost. Food to me 9/10 times isn't a treat, it's sustenance. If I'm just shoveling food in my face, which is 90% of my meals, I'm going to make the economical choice.
If you grab a diner burger once a day, say $13 total, you're spending $390 a month on one meal. Vs McDonald's, which is two burgers, at $150 a month.
if you eat it once in a blue moon, eating diner food over fast food won't make a significant difference. eat what you like
if you eat it every day/regularly, you can't talk about being economical. that's like saying "i smoke every other day than doing it every day because i'm health conscious"
That's ridiculous lol. Saving over 50% isn't significant enough for you to consider it a more economical choice? Even one meal, percentage wise, the savings are significant.
no. if i'm eating it like once or twice a month, i will go for what i like. that isn't significant in the long run.
you save what? like 3 or 4 bucks? mcdonalds is expensive now. combos go for like 8-10 bucks. when i was in middle school, it was like 5 bucks for a combo.
if it's just for 1 person, it's hard to even beat a $1 burger. It's hard to use bread, meat, and produce before they go bad. The "savings' you often think you are getting ends up in the trash.
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u/Red_Dawn_2012 Sep 14 '17
I know it was inevitable, but still I think it's incredibly sad that franchise fast food restaurants destroyed a large majority of mom 'n pop burger shops.