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[Mike K.]

I dunno, all over the world McDonalds is viewed as a delicacy. In some countries people even dress up to go to McDonald's. My sense is they'll continue to embrace the healthier options to catch spontaneous customers who wouldn't ordinarily eat there, but let's face it, who doesn't love a Big Mac every now and then?

[Matt R.]

I always tell people you can choose two - fast, good or cheap.  Last time I was at a McDonalds it was none of those.  What's the point then?

 

Matt.

[VicHockeyFan]

Look, McDonalds is also planning to sell more corporate to stores to franchisees. Sounds prudent.

[VicHockeyFan]

I always tell people you can choose two - fast, good or cheap. Last time I was at a McDonalds it was none of those. What's the point then?

Matt.

Ya that's pretty much the triangle. You can not be all three.

[Mike K.]

What restaurant sells food that is good and cheap?

[VicHockeyFan]

^ grocery stores.

[Bingo]

I would rather throw a rib eye steak on the barby at home and plunk it on a real bun from Cobs before going the Mac route.

[VicHockeyFan]

Same with retail. You want knowledgeable, plentiful customer service, a wide selection, and low prices? Not gonna happen. Pick 2.

[Matt R.]

What restaurant sells food that is good and cheap?

 

Part and Parcel jumps to mind.  Big Wheel is up there too.

 

Matt.

[VicHockeyFan]

Part and Parcel jumps to mind. Big Wheel is up there too.

Matt.

Two places that employ no servers. Want table service, that'll cost you.

[Mike K.]

A burger with fries at Big Wheel is $12.

 

Cheap is what Burger King offers at $6 for two Whoppers. Cheap+good doesn't exist any more in Victoria as far as prepared food is concerned. 

[Matt R.]

I suppose it depends on your definition of cheap, doesn't it.

Matt.

[VicHockeyFan]

It surprises me that we have not yet seen self-service ordering yet at McDonalds, as an option. It seems if you are a frequent user the interface would be simple enough to get the hang of.

I know they are using it elsewhere.

[VicHockeyFan]

They invested $100k into the alterations, according to a previous article. Ouch.

Frankly I think their business model is broken. It's often busy, but they are obviously not getting enough revenue per person. Students with no money won't pay the bills.

[lanforod]

A burger with fries at Big Wheel is $12.

 

Cheap is what Burger King offers at $6 for two Whoppers. Cheap+good doesn't exist any more in Victoria as far as prepared food is concerned. 

Totally depends on your definition of cheap. I would call Romeo's cheap and good. it isn't fast though.

[dasmo]

It surprises me that we have not yet seen self-service ordering yet at McDonalds, as an option. It seems if you are a frequent user the interface would be simple enough to get the hang of.

I know they are using it elsewhere.

I agree. This is what a McDonald's service counter should look like:
http://cdn1.vtourist...m.jpg?version=2

[jonny]

but let's face it, who doesn't love a Big Mac every now and then?

 

Me

[Mike K.]

Totally depends on your definition of cheap. I would call Romeo's cheap and good. it isn't fast though.

 

Yes, and the cheap-fast-good (choose 2) triangle totally depends on everyone's subjective take. McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, etc., are all three for a huge chunk of the population.

[29er Radio]

I think we mix up bargain and cheap and since quality is harder to compare and define, the cost of something becomes the measuring stick. When you look up the definition of cheap, "good" is nowhere to be found, and one of the definitions of bargain is "good buy". It suggests getting something of quality for less than expected.

 

Oreganos does a mid week pizza deal which isn't cheap at all, but I know I cant make a pizza for less than they are selling it at, AND goddamn it is good. I have eaten a lot of burgers in my time and I know I can make one cheaper than Big Wheel, but their burger is way better than mine so occasionally I treat myself to a good burger which I consider a bargain, rather than cheap.

 

If you don't value something, then your opinion of its "price" is mute. I don't like road riding so I think road bikes are too expensive, I love mountain biking and don't think twice on dropping $3000 on my bike which when you factor in all the enjoyment I get from it, is a bargain for me.  

[Mike K.]

Hmm. That's an interesting take, Eric.