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Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda
I simply cannot understand how Boston Pizza, Applebees, Chili's, or any of those other bland generic restaurants stay in business. The economy is rough, dining out is a treat, and they charge the same prices as much higher quality restaurants. Who the hell is spending money at these places?
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Brand recognition and consistency (of mediocrity) are huge driving factors. Also, i have argued with countless people who think dining at independent restaurants (or the restaurant local restaurant conglomerates) are more expensive than places like Milestones, BP, etc.
A large pizza at BP is $34-$36. I believe the large there is 15"
A large pizza at Noble Pie is $34-$38. There large is 18"
BP pasta is $18-$24.
A (i believe) similarly sized pasta at Mercato is $27-$32.
Cardinale pasta is $26-$28
I suppose some people are willing to eat the devil they know rather than take a chance on a new restaurant, or they eat at fancier restaurants on bigger occasions so they splurge a bit and associate that with the higher price.
Some peoples' pallets are also atrocious and they like ketchup as a marinara sauce