And they made about 3.65 in profit off of your visit. The margins are so small at those places it's hardly worth it anymore.
Prices sky rocket, the resturaunt charges accordingly. Prices fall, the resturaunt continues to charge the super high price.
True. Nationally egg prices are down from a year ago. The "we had to add a surcharge for eggs" kicker remains and will never go away.
Wait until you look into the markup for soft drinks, beer, wine, and cocktails at bars...
Anywhere that sells fountain type drinks.
Drinks are usually the leaders for markup percentage.
And Denny's isn't cheap to start with either. I was absolutely shocked at the prices when I visited for the first time in years.
I hope you paid the 20% tip as well. My buddy makes between $250 and $350 in tips serving at a local pub and bowling alley per day. It's crazy.
Used to be breakfast was crazy cheap to go out for. Not so much anymore.
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