My wife and I went to Sonic Drive in a couple of weeks ago. We were busy and wanted a quick bite to eat. I ordered a regular BLT combo and she ordered a cheeseburger combo. We didn’t upsize it and it was over $21. For $2 more we could have ordered two really nice, big burgers and fries from a local mom and pop grill. Our eating out has been reduced significantly in the last year.
“Our eating out has been reduced significantly in the last year.”
No kidding. I took my son out for a treat when I got back to California Sunday night. Went to a nice local restaurant. One appetizer, two Beef Tenderloins, two beers, tip — $215. Holy crap. Going out used to be affordable and something we could do without much trouble, but now, it’s unbelievable.
Even when I was a poor college student, I could go out for Sunday breakfast and afford it. Around 1970, a big breakfast was under $3.