[Remembergoldenrule]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

Florida in general has a way of chewing at our wallets through grocery stores, food service, general goods etc.

I see things are changing in tv also.

A couple years ago we had a waitress joked that no one in TV cooks anymore and she was wondering if they forgot to put kitchen in the homes.

Not anymore, I see the worm turning.

I used the McDonalds receipt when ordering my egg McMuffin and get one free.
That program went on for over 12 years.

Now that ended with a free coffee with the receipt.

This is not a Fl thing. We just traveled regularly to several states visiting family. Prices are skyrocketing everywhere.
This is from the era.usda.gov

Average annual food-at-home prices were 5.0 percent higher in 2023 than in 2022. For context, the 20-year historical level of retail food price inflation is 2.5 percent per year. Price growth slowed in 2023 compared with 2022, when food-at-home prices rose by 11.4 percent. Prices for fats and oils rose the fastest in 2023 (9.0 percent), followed by sugar and sweets (8.7 percent), and cereals and bakery products (8.4 percent).

[Jazzman]

Specific to restaurants, the rent paid by those vendors within the Villages territory is way more then the rents paid by restaurants and other providers outside of the Villages boundaries.

[Andyb]

What? So, you think inflation is just Florida? Obviously, your in denial, and mostbknow who to blame. It’s Nationwide, and worse in most other states. Been to California lately?

[Wondering]

Originally Posted by Philipd411

My wife and I go to the brunch about every month or two. Before today, the last time we went,
we went on mothers day. Today we were told there had been a price increase my wife thinks the meal went up about $2.99 and now the unlimited mimosas are $5.99. Plus they cut back on some items. I love the brunch. The owner needs to raise the price as I am sure their cost has increased. The brunch is being priced out of my range except for special occasions. Looks like the golden corral for their break buffet. With inflation so high I am sure I am not the only one looking for savings

It's not INFLATION, it's CORPORATE GREED! OIL COMPANIES have record profits, along with other consumer product producers. Do some legitimate research!

[msilagy]

When I first came to TV in 2010 groceries and restaurants in and outside the villages were less expensive. Now up north in a major city/suburbs it's the opposite. Florida is higher.

[maistocars]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

Florida in general has a way of chewing at our wallets through grocery stores, food service, general goods etc.

I see things are changing in tv also.

A couple years ago we had a waitress joked that no one in TV cooks anymore and she was wondering if they forgot to put kitchen in the homes.

Not anymore, I see the worm turning.

I used the McDonalds receipt when ordering my egg McMuffin and get one free.
That program went on for over 12 years.

Now that ended with a free coffee with the receipt.

Huh? I'm thinking you haven't been out of Florida recently........it's bad everywhere and more so in many states.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by tjlee500

Villages restaurant pay the developer very high lease costs which is passed down to consumers.

The Squares are doing what the Malls starting doing a dozen years ago. Part of the reason restaurants and other businesses left the Malls was high leases. You can go too far raising prices to “fleece” the people…. My wife watches food prices and she has said for some time now they are much higher in TV than when we travel to other places outside TV.

[Steban]

Originally Posted by Philipd411

I cant say since the mimosas used to be included in the price. Now they are a separate price item. I understand the prices have to go up but they have priced me out of wanting to eat there as often. It is what it is.

We went often and I would eat two omelets, 30 to 40 boiled shrimp, a slice of prime rib (which is now roast beef), and a cookie.

This is why they raised the cost of brunch. People come to a buffet and feel compelled to eat enough food to make sure the restaurant loses money. Sounds like you ate breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sadly people will also stuff food in gallon baggies stashed in their oversized empty purses.

[OhioBuckeye]

🤗 doesn’t surprise me!

[gatorbill1]

With 2 owners of most of the restaurants and country clubs. we are playing into their hands and they can price any way they want and people keep going. NOT US

[rickaslin]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

Easy - inflation. Eggs are up like 70%. Here’s a quote
“What used to be $40 for a box of 120 eggs, we now pay over $100,”

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I didnt even look at the price of bacon, pork, etc.

Really, you think that a restaurant pays $10 per dozen for eggs , REALLY !!!

[rickaslin]

Originally Posted by gatorbill1

With 2 owners of most of the restaurants and country clubs. we are playing into their hands and they can price any way they want and people keep going. NOT US

Completely agree. We need some haealthy competition. I don't know how open TV is to another owner coming in. I checked into opening a restaurant in Brownwood and was told nothing open.

[Philipd411]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Probably doing your stomach a favor by cutting out the visit.

Since going to a meat diet I have lost 20lbs. If you read what I eat it is almost all protein. The only thing I ate Sunday for a total of 1000 calories. So my stomach is doing just fine.

[Remembergoldenrule]

Originally Posted by Wondering

It's not INFLATION, it's CORPORATE GREED! OIL COMPANIES have record profits, along with other consumer product producers. Do some legitimate research!

This is from the era.usda.gov

Average annual food-at-home prices were 5.0 percent higher in 2023 than in 2022. For context, the 20-year historical level of retail food price inflation is 2.5 percent per year. Price growth slowed in 2023 compared with 2022, when food-at-home prices rose by 11.4 percent. Prices for fats and oils rose the fastest in 2023 (9.0 percent), followed by sugar and sweets (8.7 percent), and cereals and bakery products (8.4 percent).

[Professor]

Originally Posted by Philipd411

My wife and I go to the brunch about every month or two. Before today, the last time we went,
we went on mothers day. Today we were told there had been a price increase my wife thinks the meal went up about $2.99 and now the unlimited mimosas are $5.99. Plus they cut back on some items. I love the brunch. The owner needs to raise the price as I am sure their cost has increased. The brunch is being priced out of my range except for special occasions. Looks like the golden corral for their break buffet. With inflation so high I am sure I am not the only one looking for savings

Cut out the Mimosas and you can still eat reasonably. Drinks out are overpriced and typically not that good. Have a cocktail at home first, then go out to eat and have a glass of water.