How Restaurants are dealing with the Crisis
Mar 19, 2020 | 8:30 am
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Burger King will begin providing two free kids meals with each adult meal purchased, starting next week.
https://www.pennlive.com/coronavirus...-pandemic.html
https://www.pennlive.com/coronavirus...-pandemic.html
Though, I'd say parents should take the blame for this one.
Mar 19, 2020 | 9:09 am
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I think the point is that kids who receive reduced cost and free school lunches are not receiving those now.
Mar 19, 2020 | 10:13 am
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Mar 19, 2020 | 10:52 am
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Judging by the scene in this picture from Carbone, you may be right! https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...t-Carbone.html
Mar 19, 2020 | 7:15 pm
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Local schools are packing breakfast and lunch for all students for pickup. This is not unique to our area and is happening in other states. The local district does not charge any student for breakfast or lunch.
Mar 19, 2020 | 7:56 pm
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Some of our schools are offering that, but not every school district.
Mar 20, 2020 | 7:51 pm
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Here in Atlanta, I do not care what closes, as Waffle House will always be reliable and open for business. When they close, that's when I'll actually be worried 
Mar 20, 2020 | 7:52 pm
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Mar 20, 2020 | 10:47 pm
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Mar 21, 2020 | 10:27 pm
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a lot of Casual sf restaurants are converting to take-out but I fear itll be a tiny band aid. I dont know how thisll make up for the lost volume, especially if they are in a commercial lease. Im also suddenly able to do more cooking than ever before and I can not justify paying for restaurant food except for French fries. Costco sells too many prepared meals that are too cheap compared to takeout. And we already know how much sodium and sugar is used in restaurants, and with less access to doctors (who have bigger diseases to treat), I feel more responsible for lowering risk of any illness.
Mar 22, 2020 | 6:58 am
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a lot of Casual sf restaurants are converting to take-out but I fear itll be a tiny band aid. I dont know how thisll make up for the lost volume, especially if they are in a commercial lease. Im also suddenly able to do more cooking than ever before and I can not justify paying for restaurant food except for French fries. Costco sells too many prepared meals that are too cheap compared to takeout. And we already know how much sodium and sugar is used in restaurants, and with less access to doctors (who have bigger diseases to treat), I feel more responsible for lowering risk of any illness.
Many chain restaurants are actually small local businesses. McAlister's Deli is a chain across multiple states but most locations are locally owned franchises. The same is true many other casual and fast food restaurants. All the restaurants have local employees.
Mar 22, 2020 | 11:16 am
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a lot of Casual sf restaurants are converting to take-out but I fear itll be a tiny band aid. I dont know how thisll make up for the lost volume, especially if they are in a commercial lease. Im also suddenly able to do more cooking than ever before and I can not justify paying for restaurant food except for French fries. Costco sells too many prepared meals that are too cheap compared to takeout. And we already know how much sodium and sugar is used in restaurants, and with less access to doctors (who have bigger diseases to treat), I feel more responsible for lowering risk of any illness.
Mar 22, 2020 | 1:16 pm
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We have agreed that we will place a curb side pickup order this Friday with my favorite local restaurant. I’m expecting a bill with tax and tip of around $100-120 for the three of us, more if my FIL wants a martini. We will continue that every Friday as long as it’s possible, although we may have to alternate with my father-in-law’s favorite.
Mar 23, 2020 | 7:06 am
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I am supporting my local brewery, although they do not sell food. The brewery is their side business. I was told they could close down for 6 months without much impact. The rent and labor cost is covered. They are electrical contractors. I am planning 4 growler fills a week.
We have agreed that we will place a curb side pickup order this Friday with my favorite local restaurant. Im expecting a bill with tax and tip of around $100-120 for the three of us, more if my FIL wants a martini. We will continue that every Friday as long as its possible, although we may have to alternate with my father-in-laws favorite.
We have agreed that we will place a curb side pickup order this Friday with my favorite local restaurant. Im expecting a bill with tax and tip of around $100-120 for the three of us, more if my FIL wants a martini. We will continue that every Friday as long as its possible, although we may have to alternate with my father-in-laws favorite.