I don't understand how they do it. Cost of living is dirt cheap in South Africa on average and our food in the supermarket is cheaper. But then I see burger commercials (literally, I guess) for their fast food and I'm like how? How can their fast food possibly be that cheap compared to their groceries? No wonder they have an obesity epidemic.
Agriculture subsidies and razor thin margins at fast food places.
Oh yeah, and the fact that drinks are what make them money. A half gallon super size diabetes jug probably has less than 15 cents worth of water and flavored syrup in it, and itβll sell for a few bucks.
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When I was in highschool, I worked at a mid level seafood restaurant. Soda cost the restaurant $0.07 and we charged $2.99. I also had a friend that drove trucks for Dr. Pepper/7up. He could buy a case of 2 L bottles for $2. Soda is such a scam.
Comparatively, yes. Meat and veg costs you frickall and we export like most of it since we have so much. Only exception being during extreme droughts that rarely occur but even then, if you're not a poor then food costs are the least of your concerns. But the floor for dining out is comparatively high, while the ceiling is much lower. Like you can get a nice meal at an okay restaurant for like double the cost of a McDonald's meal. So fast food rarely makes sense over here unless you really just need something quick (like pizza for friends or something.) Alcohol is cheap too. Like spirits cost less than in their countries of origin on a direct conversion a lot of the times.
not being able to drive a V8 truck into the mountains, ski, enjoy summer weather, and grill pounds of meat and drink 18 Modelos all while carrying a gun
Depends where you are. I just had some brisket in Nashville at $40/lb whereas similar quality is $20/lb in Texas.
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Every type of food there somehow has that "sonic taste" π€’
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Once I worked at a job site with my friend and the only food close was a Sonic. So I ate it every single day for 2 weeks and by the end of it I was so sick of it lol
I haven't eaten at a sonic in like 10 years but they have really shitty burgers and stuff. Their drinks are ok. The ice cream is just ice cream like everywhere else. I knew a few foids who used to drink their milkshakes almost every day so I assume they're good.
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Makes me unironically seethe how cheap food is in America. I wish i was an American.
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I don't understand how they do it. Cost of living is dirt cheap in South Africa on average and our food in the supermarket is cheaper. But then I see burger commercials (literally, I guess) for their fast food and I'm like how? How can their fast food possibly be that cheap compared to their groceries? No wonder they have an obesity epidemic.
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Unironically? Freer markets.
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unironic librarian π
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Even worse.
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Also shit quality
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Depends on the price. Plenty of variety in the food market, commie.
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Because we pay our farming staff peanuts.
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Agriculture subsidies and razor thin margins at fast food places.
Oh yeah, and the fact that drinks are what make them money. A half gallon super size diabetes jug probably has less than 15 cents worth of water and flavored syrup in it, and itβll sell for a few bucks.
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When I was in highschool, I worked at a mid level seafood restaurant. Soda cost the restaurant $0.07 and we charged $2.99. I also had a friend that drove trucks for Dr. Pepper/7up. He could buy a case of 2 L bottles for $2. Soda is such a scam.
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Thatβs why I just buy cases of soda syrup and do shots of the stuff.
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Not really, US agriculture is efficient and highly competitive. Supply chains in the US are really developed as well.
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Are grocery stores really that cheap in SA?
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Comparatively, yes. Meat and veg costs you frickall and we export like most of it since we have so much. Only exception being during extreme droughts that rarely occur but even then, if you're not a poor then food costs are the least of your concerns. But the floor for dining out is comparatively high, while the ceiling is much lower. Like you can get a nice meal at an okay restaurant for like double the cost of a McDonald's meal. So fast food rarely makes sense over here unless you really just need something quick (like pizza for friends or something.) Alcohol is cheap too. Like spirits cost less than in their countries of origin on a direct conversion a lot of the times.
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This is why america needs a period of apartheid in order to truly prosper
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Not gonna make it
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Its pretty great.
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Bond burgered again.
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Depends where you are. I just had some brisket in Nashville at $40/lb whereas similar quality is $20/lb in Texas.
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I wouldn't wish burgerdum on my worst enemy. Cheap food isnt worth the price of your soul
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Idk, those Sonic commercials make it look worth.
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Sonic is just okay. Burgers are trash though
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Oh god no. Sonic is nasty as heck.
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Every type of food there somehow has that "sonic taste" π€’
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It reminds shitty greasy bowling alley food from the 1980s
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Once I worked at a job site with my friend and the only food close was a Sonic. So I ate it every single day for 2 weeks and by the end of it I was so sick of it lol
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God forbid you packed a lunch
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Garbage fast food > soggy sandwich sitting in car all day
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Chili cheese tater tots
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My perception has been shattered. Are their ice creams at least as good as they look?
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I haven't eaten at a sonic in like 10 years but they have really shitty burgers and stuff. Their drinks are ok. The ice cream is just ice cream like everywhere else. I knew a few foids who used to drink their milkshakes almost every day so I assume they're good.
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My fault for being baited by advertisements.
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