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I don't see how the restaurant industry can survive in its current format.
Posted on 9/22/26 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 9/22/26 at 1:26 pm
Especially in smaller cities. Taxes, rent, and insurance seem to cost more than their product overhead. I've ben noticing a lot of very empty restaurants on days other then friday and saturday. People don't drink as much as they used to, which limits the amount of people going out. People are eating healthier, which also limits the amount of people who want to go out. Can this be fixed? Am I over reacting?
Posted on 9/22/26 at 1:28 pm to theliontamer
quote:They are?
People are eating healthier
Posted on 9/22/26 at 1:29 pm to theliontamer
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Especially in smaller cities. Taxes, rent, and insurance seem to cost more
It’s got to be brutal.
And the average OT baw will tell you everyone running a restaurant is rolling in the money because prices of the food are high.
This post was edited on 9/22/26 at 2:32 pm
Posted on 9/22/26 at 1:30 pm to theliontamer
I live in an area that is over saturated with eating joints. I don't know how half of them make it, to be honest. It still seems like something new opens every week. There is turnover, but not like I'd expect.
Posted on 9/22/26 at 1:32 pm to theliontamer
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Taxes, rent, and insurance
1.) Taxes are fricked. It's quite insane how fricked over actual taxpayers are currently.
2.) No clue what real estate strategy it is to ask multiples of what a building is even close to worth per month just so it can sit vacant for months and years on end, but it seems every commercial real estate firm out there is doing it right now.
3.) Insurance is criminal at this point. You pay exorbitant amounts because you're required to, just so they can drop you the moment you actually need it. You know, the service you're paying them for...
Posted on 9/22/26 at 1:38 pm to theliontamer
Landlords raising the rent has always been a huge problem. And now with private equity firms willing to pay more for businesses(which they eventually F up so much) the landlords take the money grab and small businesses have no choice but to close up.
Posted on 9/22/26 at 1:40 pm to theliontamer
The future is in slop bowls.
Posted on 9/22/26 at 1:40 pm to theliontamer
People can only spend so much on reheated Sisco food.
Posted on 9/22/26 at 1:40 pm to theliontamer
Seems about one half of the restaurants on the Westbank close every 18-24 months... Reopening with a new name / theme 6 months later... Go under, lather, rinse, repeat.
At some point you'd research and see the building has been 6 different restaurants in 10 years and get the hint...... Nope this time will be different (and more expensive than the last)........
At some point you'd research and see the building has been 6 different restaurants in 10 years and get the hint...... Nope this time will be different (and more expensive than the last)........
Posted on 9/22/26 at 1:44 pm to theliontamer
Restaurant was one of the least successful businesses to start even in the best of times.
Posted on 9/22/26 at 1:45 pm to SidetrackSilvera
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The future is in slop bowls.
If the DSA wins anyway
Posted on 9/22/26 at 1:46 pm to LegendInMyMind
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I don't know how half of them make it, to be honest.
Interesting question: [Ace checks current overweight/obesity rates in the U.S.] - Umm. They'll be all right.
Posted on 9/22/26 at 1:47 pm to LegendInMyMind
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I live in an area that is over saturated with eating joints.
I know the Alexandria/Pineville area is over saturated with Mexican restaurants
Posted on 9/22/26 at 1:48 pm to theliontamer
You can pretty easily spot the restaurants that are coming off long term leases. They close up shop with quickness when the landlord tries to 5x their rent.
That’s the only way I think a place can make it. Either start your food at $30 or higher or be grandfathered into a lease you signed a decade ago
That’s the only way I think a place can make it. Either start your food at $30 or higher or be grandfathered into a lease you signed a decade ago
Posted on 9/22/26 at 1:48 pm to lowhound
Yea, fairly simple work, but not glamorous and fairly physically demanding if you include all the cleaning required. And working nights and weekends. Tough life.
Posted on 9/22/26 at 1:49 pm to theliontamer
Cost inflation is going to hurt a lot of places.
Texas BBQ restaurant removes brisket from menu
Brisket was 70% of their grocery bill and was approaching $50/lb.
Texas BBQ restaurant removes brisket from menu
Brisket was 70% of their grocery bill and was approaching $50/lb.
Posted on 9/22/26 at 1:49 pm to theliontamer
There are plenty of restaurants around here that are always packed to the gills, but I also live in a tourist destination.
We hardly ever eat out because its just too damn expensive these days, and most of the time the food is cooked with so much oil and butter that it makes me feel like shite. But on the other hand, I feel kinda bad for not supporting local restaurants more. I don't see how so many people can afford to eat out almost every meal, or even every other meal.
We hardly ever eat out because its just too damn expensive these days, and most of the time the food is cooked with so much oil and butter that it makes me feel like shite. But on the other hand, I feel kinda bad for not supporting local restaurants more. I don't see how so many people can afford to eat out almost every meal, or even every other meal.
Posted on 9/22/26 at 1:50 pm to lowhound
The fat shots are putting a dent in them. No need for a deep fried blooming onion if you aren’t hungry.
Posted on 9/22/26 at 1:53 pm to Ace Midnight
Yea, but the obese population is mostly lower income and they prefer chain restaurants and frito lay snacks at home.
Posted on 9/22/26 at 1:54 pm to theliontamer
You’d think they’d go out of business with how much the bill costs, forcing people to dine out less.
But nope, Americans don’t care about racking up debt.
But nope, Americans don’t care about racking up debt.
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