Mostly likely poor management on someone's part they can't profitabily offer food for sale in the CRC.
AA has done it very sucessfully now for a couple of years at least and has continued to expand there food choices. It can be done.
AA is absoulty the first to cut something it it's not working, so the expansion says it's working for them.
As much as folks like to moan and complain about the Admirals Club becuase of no free drinks or what ever reason, I find it offers the best choices for my needs.
Can grab lunch or dinner and get the drink I prefer for charge vs a bunch of free stuff I don't want. Working for me.