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In reply to the discussion: Americans are choking on surging fast-food prices. "I can't justify the expense," one customer says [View all]Runningdawg
(4,533 posts)Why on earth would I want a 3.49 frozen potato "product", a serving size which can fit in my hand, when I can watch the owner at the local burger joint fry a bag full of freshly cut potatoes for $3? Now IDK what he pays, but I know people who have worked there and they had no complaints. He even let employees take food from the kitchen home to cook for their kids.
The local mom and pop Mexican restaurant - last week we picked up a steak burrito, a whole fried fish with a appetizer and all the sides for 26.92. The last time we ate at Wendy's we had 2 single combos and small frostys and it was $24.
We both love catfish and hot wings - at the local gas station 3.49 per serving. No sides, i generally make those.
At the local soul food restaurant a catfish dinner will set you back nearly $30. The thing is, he makes the best wings and catfish in Tulsa and most people drive right on by....