Tractors are getting more costly every year

[Paystar]

I keep praying for a giant recession just so there is a "reset"

 

[WinterDeere]

Can't have it both ways. Make the portion sizes the same as what they used to be, then we'd tip more. But they want to both charge more and give you less.

That's an interesting point, but I'm not convinced portion size is a dominant factor, next to rent and wages.

Most of the higher-end restaurants I go to have what I consider very reasonable portion sizes, about exactly what I'm willing to eat in a single sitting. Meanwhile, the more budget-friendly family-style restaurants seem to give almost-absurdly large portion sizes, that most people other than young guys with bottomless stomachs can never finish in a single sitting.

Yet I pay $80 - $100 head at the more expensive restaurant, with reasonable portions, whereas I can sometimes pay as little as $15 - $30/head at cheaper restaurants with larger portions. Clearly portion size is not the driving factor.

 

[kmesr9]

Than your Red Robin must suck……cause the one near me has amazin food. Fresh tasting. Fries are the best.

Lol! Around here in Western Washington there are lots now. Used to just be a few. Most of the big “chain” type restaurants are good for a few years then they start cutting corners. That’s when the food isn’t as good anymore and I stop going. I prefer small mom and pop type restaurants anyway. The service is better, they know your name and your drink order…