All articles tagged with #restaurant pricing
The owner of Jim’s South St., an iconic Philadelphia cheesesteak shop, is considering raising prices due to soaring beef costs, which have increased by over 50% in recent years, potentially leading to higher menu prices and a market-based pricing strategy to cope with supply and demand fluctuations.
Waffle House has removed its 50-cent surcharge on dishes containing eggs, which was implemented in February due to soaring egg prices caused by a bird flu epidemic that reduced supply. The surcharge was officially lifted as of June 2, and egg prices have since decreased but remain higher than last year.
New York Times columnist David Brooks sparked a viral conversation on social media after complaining about the price of his $78 airport meal at Newark Liberty International Airport. While some criticized Brooks for not specifying that the majority of his bill was due to his drink, others turned his post into memes. The restaurant, 1911 Smoke House Barbeque, confirmed that Brooks had eaten there and defended their pricing. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of high prices for airport food, although airports have been making efforts to improve food options. The restaurant has capitalized on the attention by introducing a new meal called the "D Brooks Special" and urging support for small businesses.