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by Bagels
August 19th, 2023, 5:44 pm
Forum: California USA
Topic: San Clemente Albertsons converting to Pavilions
Replies: 44
Views: 3721

Re: San Clemente Albertsons converting to Pavilions

Gotta admire Albertsons for trying to stay in the game and be competitive. There’s what, three nearby Ralph’s - one that’s relatively new and one that was completely rebuilt - and they dwarf Albertsons in business. Frankly I’m surprised Albertsons was able to keep both stores open for so long… proba...
by Bagels
August 13th, 2023, 5:44 pm
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: Save A Lot Sells All Stores
Replies: 14
Views: 1524

Re: Save A Lot Sells All Stores

Even after Save-A-Lot was acquired by SuperValu, it operated more like a Grocery Outlet than an Aldi - much of its merchandise was close outs and overstocks. This started to change in the 2000s Successful Save-A-Lots are generally in urban food deserts. It’s also a risky business model — many eventu...
by Bagels
August 13th, 2023, 2:25 pm
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: Grocery Outlet Strong Growth
Replies: 13
Views: 1260

Re: Grocery Outlet Strong Growth

My local Grocery Outlet - which was dead and rumored to be shuttering just a few years ago - has more foot traffic than Ralph’s. I’ve notice that the product assortment is nearly entirely close out and overstock items, with the number of value products that are regularly stocked decreasing. Grocery ...
by Bagels
August 13th, 2023, 2:16 pm
Forum: Restaurant Chains
Topic: Jack in the Box new $5 Meals
Replies: 12
Views: 1027

Re: Jack in the Box new $5 Meals

In fairness, much of their menu - including new creations - is made from only a handful of items. That said, their drive though is definitely slower than the competition. Their business is definitely down. Two locations near be have closed in the past year, and both had been open for 50 years. The l...
by Bagels
August 6th, 2023, 7:59 pm
Forum: Restaurant Chains
Topic: Jack in the Box new $5 Meals
Replies: 12
Views: 1027

Re: Jack in the Box new $5 Meals

$6 locally. You can also choose a chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich is $2.19, burger $2.39. 2 tacos are 99c. The kids/ value curly fry and drink (available on the menu but not the app here) are 1.49 each. It’s actually a better deal to order them off the menu. Rally’s is also doing a $5 meal. The ...
by Bagels
August 6th, 2023, 7:55 pm
Forum: Restaurant Chains
Topic: Jack in the Box new $5 Meals
Replies: 12
Views: 1027

Re: Jack in the Box new $5 Meals

Several JITB near me maintain the legacy value menu, albeit at modern pricing. Some of these items cannot be purchased on the app and the ones that can have lower pricing than the app —- the Jr. Jumbo Jack, Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich and 4 piece Chicken Nuggets are all less than $2, bu...
by Bagels
August 5th, 2023, 8:02 pm
Forum: Restaurant Chains
Topic: Jack in the Box new $5 Meals
Replies: 12
Views: 1027

Re: Jack in the Box new $5 Meals

$6 locally. You can also choose a chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich is $2.19, burger $2.39. 2 tacos are 99c. The kids/ value curly fry and drink (available on the menu but not the app here) are 1.49 each. It’s actually a better deal to order them off the menu. Rally’s is also doing a $5 meal.
by Bagels
July 30th, 2023, 1:46 pm
Forum: Restaurant Chains
Topic: Carls Jr. Fry Day Promotion
Replies: 9
Views: 805

Re: Carls Jr. Fry Day Promotion

Carl’s Jr never promoted their app like BK, McD’s or Wendy’s. The latter did crazy promotions to get people hooked. These promotions were all over social media, and ended prematurely due to their popularity (marketing funds used up). Carl’s quietly introduced their app and offer a one-time promotion...
by Bagels
July 30th, 2023, 1:32 pm
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: Kroger to merge with Albertsons?
Replies: 1470
Views: 103081

Re: Kroger to merge with Albertsons?

I've never noticed many FL/TN cars in CA. A few yes but I'd have to stand around quite a while to notice any. Interesting to see them parked at high cost apartments in SoCal. This is not happening in NorCal or the valley/rurals. See some NVs and AZs driving around CA though (as you'd expect). For a...
by Bagels
July 28th, 2023, 12:46 pm
Forum: Non Region-Specific
Topic: Kroger to merge with Albertsons?
Replies: 1470
Views: 103081

Re: Kroger to merge with Albertsons?

SoCal's population is decreasing, yet occupancy is at an all-time high. Two conclusions: - Most of the true population shrinkage is due to gentrification. Generally, multiple ethic families living under one roof have been displaced by a more wealthily, single household. Most of these ethnic families...