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EdmondDantes_

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1. I admit I know nothing about the restaurant business so maybe this was obvious to others

Reply to usonian (Original post)

Wed May 27, 2026, 02:33 PM

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But I initially thought that if he's buying brisket at $5.56 a pound and selling it for $35 a pound that seemed like enough for a decent profit, but then I ran price of 4 McDonald's quarter pounders and that's 26.6 just for the just the burger and that's a cheaper meat. Plus the increased cooking time and a much smaller bulk buying power. No wonder I rarely eat out.

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I DID THAT! Some of Texas's oldest barbecue joints close as meat prices skyrocket [View all] usonian Wednesday OP

I admit I know nothing about the restaurant business so maybe this was obvious to others EdmondDantes_ Wednesday #1

I roll my eyes at some price comparisons. usonian Wednesday #2

Like I said, I know absolutely nothing about the restaurant business EdmondDantes_ Wednesday #4

At my store (NJ), BBQ brisket is $19.99/pound. no_hypocrisy Wednesday #3

Ah New Jersey. usonian Wednesday #5

Do you buy 300 pounds a week? Prairie Gates Wednesday #6

"Peanuts"! maxsolomon Wednesday #7

Did Jabba the Orange Hutt actually say "Peanuts"? usonian Wednesday #8

Yes, he said the increase in fuel costs were "Peanuts" compared to the risk of an Iranian Nuke. maxsolomon Wednesday #9

Maybe he meant something smaller than a peanut. usonian Wednesday #12

Takes lots of time and when I get it in some other parts of Texas unless the meat and seasonings are not right, it just efhmc Wednesday #10

Are we great yet? kwolf68 Wednesday #11

I dunno how the price of vegetables compares with the increase in meat prices. usonian Wednesday #13