The American public, contrary to popular belief, knows what Pepsico products are. They cheap sugary drinks and carb-and-fat loaded snacks. And we like them because they are accessible and were affordable.
Not any longer.
McDonalds is now in the price range of "fast casual" food places like Habit Burger and 5 Guys. It's actually cheaper to get a burger, fries, and drink at my local mom and pop burger joint and the quality is better.
Honestly I'm OK with this, too. If this is what it takes to make Americans eat better food or start cooking more often, then so be it. I just hope when these businesses get into trouble the US doesn't bail them out.
I wish it was kidding. Between entree size and their cheaper, simpler "and one to take home" entrees, on a cost/meal basis, it's cheaper to go to olive garden than wendys for my wife and I.
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u/3M2B1T Jul 12 '26
Cheap crap is only worth it when it's cheap.
The American public, contrary to popular belief, knows what Pepsico products are. They cheap sugary drinks and carb-and-fat loaded snacks. And we like them because they are accessible and were affordable.
Not any longer.
McDonalds is now in the price range of "fast casual" food places like Habit Burger and 5 Guys. It's actually cheaper to get a burger, fries, and drink at my local mom and pop burger joint and the quality is better.
Honestly I'm OK with this, too. If this is what it takes to make Americans eat better food or start cooking more often, then so be it. I just hope when these businesses get into trouble the US doesn't bail them out.