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txfan 06-09-2022 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Veiragirl (Post 2103707)
Are you kidding me? We're talking about MCDONALDS not the 4 Seasons. McDonalds will be the first building on the moon.


Nope, second. Dollar General will have been there long before.

Stu from NYC 06-09-2022 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by txfan (Post 2104207)
Nope, second. Dollar General will have been there long before.

Price will be higher than $ 1.25 by than

Pinball wizard 06-09-2022 01:03 PM

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golfing eagles 06-09-2022 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MartinSE (Post 2104147)
This is true, that $7/hr (35% tax = about $1100/mth) includes all your taxes plus it is also paying for your health insurance that covers everything, and 6 weeks of vacation. The insurance is actually Universal and covers everything.

Except-----your "35% average tax rate" includes all citizens----how many pay no tax (like 47% here), and therefore what is the TRUE rate among those that actually pay taxes (thereby supporting the other half).

Google can be your friend. Denmark's top bracket is about 55%, but they also have a VAT of 25% (value added tax) and a GST of 9%. And they also have something that would never go over in the US----a 0.7% church tax for the Church of Denmark (if you are a member)

pauld315 06-18-2022 05:57 PM

Can't wait for them to build a quality restaurant like Subway or Jersey Mike's Perfect fit for here

photo1902 06-18-2022 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pauld315 (Post 2107886)
Can't wait for them to build a quality restaurant like Subway or Jersey Mike's Perfect fit for here

That’s funny.

EdFNJ 06-23-2022 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by photo1902 (Post 2103289)
A cheeseburger, fries and drink at Five Guys is $18.70.

Gee Zeus! They're out of their minds. Well, I guess the Morse's have to get their "Villages Vig" and franchise fees are high. Not surprised I guess. Do they at least still give free peanuts?

asianthree 06-24-2022 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by EdFNJ (Post 2109634)
Gee Zeus! They're out of their minds. Well, I guess the Morse's have to get their "Villages Vig" and franchise fees are high. Not surprised I guess. Do they at least still give free peanuts?

Same price at Five guys in states other than TV. Developers need to reevaluate, cause their reputation of high rent maybe falling by the wayside of other landlords.:shrug:

GpaVader 06-24-2022 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2103665)
Have you ever seen a McDonald's go out of business? I understand that their business model is for the company to buy a failing franchise so that I doesn't close, even if it is losing money.

Actually, yes, although I don't know why they ever opened one there to begin with.... The put one in pretty much a residential neighborhood next to a high school. They closed it within 3 years. They already had one 2 miles away on a busy interstate, so unless they thought they were going to make a killing on student lunches or after school snacks, I never understood why they opened one where they did.

GpaVader 06-24-2022 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Nucky (Post 2103685)
A moment on the lips, forever on the hips! I can't believe we gave up most fast food except The Chick!

When we visit N.J. it's almost a must to go to White Castle. Pay once and you get to have 'em several times. Burgers are called Sliders. No, you can't compare them to anything in Florida. They are truly special.

You know they have a White Castle in Orlando....

JMintzer 06-24-2022 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by EdFNJ (Post 2109634)
Gee Zeus! They're out of their minds. Well, I guess the Morse's have to get their "Villages Vig" and franchise fees are high. Not surprised I guess. Do they at least still give free peanuts?

Have you been to one outside TV?

Pretty much the same price... I guess they have to pay the "Villages Vig" as well...

Bogie Shooter 06-24-2022 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by EdFNJ (Post 2109634)
Gee Zeus! They're out of their minds. Well, I guess the Morse's have to get their "Villages Vig" and franchise fees are high. Not surprised I guess. Do they at least still give free peanuts?

Come on Ed……………….
Your not a Morse basher.

davefin 06-25-2022 11:35 AM

I find it hard to believe that someone would actually start a thread asking how the food was at a new McDonald's! Folks: it's the same all over the planet Earth for this franchise, isn't it?

retiredguy123 06-25-2022 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by davefin (Post 2110138)
I find it hard to believe that someone would actually start a thread asking how the food was at a new McDonald's! Folks: it's the same all over the planet Earth for this franchise, isn't it?

Yes. That is why it has been one of the most successful restaurant franchises ever created. Consistency.

retiredguy123 06-25-2022 12:14 PM

Other restaurants should take a cue from McDonald's. Be consistent. Mezza Luna was my go to place for pizza until last week. They used way too much cheese and the manager did nothing. So, they lost my business. How hard is it to have a pizza recipe and actually follow it?

Stu from NYC 06-25-2022 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2110151)
Other restaurants should take a cue from McDonald's. Be consistent. Mezza Luna was my go to place for pizza until last week. They used way too much cheese and the manager did nothing. So, they lost my business. How hard is it to have a pizza recipe and actually follow it?

Was there last week with a good sized group and thought food was very good and served in a timely manner.

Have noticed that most restaurants make pizza slightly different than others. More cheese, less cheese, more sauce less sauce, etc. And dont let me get started on the dough

retiredguy123 06-25-2022 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2110156)
Was there last week with a good sized group and thought food was very good and served in a timely manner.

Have noticed that most restaurants make pizza slightly different than others. More cheese, less cheese, more sauce less sauce, etc. And dont let me get started on the dough

Different restaurants have different recipes. But, the same restaurant should use the same recipe every time. Not, all of a sudden use 3 times as much cheese.

Stu from NYC 06-25-2022 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2110160)
Different restaurants have different recipes. But, the same restaurant should use the same recipe every time. Not, all of a sudden use 3 times as much cheese.

Would have made my wife very happy with all that cheese.:duck:

MartinSE 06-25-2022 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by davefin (Post 2110138)
I find it hard to believe that someone would actually start a thread asking how the food was at a new McDonald's! Folks: it's the same all over the planet Earth for this franchise, isn't it?

Well, no. It used to be, up until maybe the 70's. McDonalds held control over stores with an iron first. The thing you could always depend on with them was no matter where you travel you KNEW what you were getting.

Those days are long gone. Now, each franchise can be very different, dirty or clean, fresh food or old. I had to quit going to McDonalds because I drink Diet Coke and what many of them served did not taste anything like Diet Coke. I don't know if it was a cleanliness issue or if the franchise was using an off brand, but I gave up year ago.

I tried the one at Magnolia and it served actual Diet Coke and is convenient to grab a breakfast sandwich when we have to go to Gainesville early for a doctors appointment.

Bogie Shooter 06-25-2022 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2110160)
Different restaurants have different recipes. But, the same restaurant should use the same recipe every time. Not, all of a sudden use 3 times as much cheese.

Blame it on the new guy!

Michael G. 06-25-2022 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mrf0151 (Post 2103537)
Burgers grilled at home. Soooo much better.

Amen to that............:thumbup::mmmm:

Wife and I are terrible when it comes to going out to eat.
She's such a great cook and we both enjoy just, well, staying home.

MartinSE 06-25-2022 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2110214)
Amen to that............:thumbup::mmmm:

Wife and I are terrible when it comes to going out to eat.
She's such a great cook and we both enjoy just, well, staying home.

Of course 5hey are so much better, I certainly would never call them good. The term is convenience.

People working three jobs to pay their rent don’t have time to cook, they need fast. People on cross country trips that can’t afford any extra time for fine dining, and on and on.

If everyone was as lucky as those of us that can afford to retire here are, McDonalds would have ver few customers.

But sadly they have a lot of customers, and people that eat there or similar places are dying by constantly eating that food. In moderation, it is bad, as a constant diet it is poison.

Stu from NYC 06-25-2022 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MartinSE (Post 2110247)
Of course 5hey are so much better, I certainly would never call them good. The term is convenience.

People working three jobs to pay their rent don’t have time to cook, they need fast. People on cross country trips that can’t afford any extra time for fine dining, and on and on.

If everyone was as lucky as those of us that can afford to retire here are, McDonalds would have ver few customers.

But sadly they have a lot of customers, and people that eat there or similar places are dying by constantly eating that food. In moderation, it is bad, as a constant diet it is poison.

McDonalds is not the only restaurant killing us.

MartinSE 06-25-2022 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2110252)
McDonalds is not the only restaurant killing us.

Very true sadly. It does seem the healthier you want to eat, the more expensive it is - either eating out or at home.

Speedie 06-26-2022 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by russtcc (Post 2103236)
It's open! Anyone been there? How is the food and service?

My steak was great. Tender and medium well just as I ordered. The veggies were slightly overcooked but still good. Service was good too

Marathon Man 06-26-2022 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2110151)
Other restaurants should take a cue from McDonald's. Be consistent. Mezza Luna was my go to place for pizza until last week. They used way too much cheese and the manager did nothing. So, they lost my business. How hard is it to have a pizza recipe and actually follow it?

One pizza with more cheese than you like and "my to go place" becomes "lost my business"? Wow.

Papa_lecki 06-26-2022 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MartinSE (Post 2103585)
McD's workers in Denmark are paid $22/hr + 6 wks paid vacation. Price of Big Mac meal is about a dollar more to customers than here. The wage issue is a red herring. But, inflation of gas, electricity, oil, food, etc. is real, and it is worldwide.

The McD workers in Denmark also pay 27% of that $22/hr in income taxes.

retiredguy123 06-26-2022 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 2110290)
One pizza with more cheese than you like and "my to go place" becomes "lost my business"? Wow.

Maybe not. But, I expect restaurants to be consistent. I think that is why McDonald's has been so successful.

jimkerr 06-26-2022 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2110151)
Other restaurants should take a cue from McDonald's. Be consistent. Mezza Luna was my go to place for pizza until last week. They used way too much cheese and the manager did nothing. So, they lost my business. How hard is it to have a pizza recipe and actually follow it?

That’s the problem with old grumps here. They’re unreasonable. God forbid you got some extra cheese on your pizza!

Michael G. 06-26-2022 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2110307)
Maybe not. But, I expect restaurants to be consistent. I think that is why McDonald's has been so successful.

They should abide by a Iso9000 system for consistency in their meals

Two Bills 06-26-2022 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedie (Post 2110273)
My steak was great. Tender and medium well just as I ordered. The veggies were slightly overcooked but still good. Service was good too

The Spaghetti Carbonara was excellent as well. :mmmm:

Kenswing 06-26-2022 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MartinSE (Post 2110247)
Of course 5hey are so much better, I certainly would never call them good. The term is convenience.

People working three jobs to pay their rent don’t have time to cook, they need fast. People on cross country trips that can’t afford any extra time for fine dining, and on and on.

If everyone was as lucky as those of us that can afford to retire here are, McDonalds would have ver few customers.

But sadly they have a lot of customers, and people that eat there or similar places are dying by constantly eating that food. In moderation, it is bad, as a constant diet it is poison.

We went to Magnolia Plaza yesterday for some groceries. About half the vehicles in the McDonalds drive thru were golf carts. I highly doubt those people were working three jobs. lol

Stu from NYC 06-26-2022 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MartinSE (Post 2110270)
Very true sadly. It does seem the healthier you want to eat, the more expensive it is - either eating out or at home.

To me it is the salt content. We never add extra salt at home but apparently restaurants think we need it to enjoy their food

asianthree 06-26-2022 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2110348)
To me it is the salt content. We never add extra salt at home but apparently restaurants think we need it to enjoy their food

Salt is a preservative, used during the processing, it’s why micky D’S French fries that fell between your seats a year ago still looks the same as the fry you are eating today

retiredguy123 06-26-2022 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2110353)
Salt is a preservative, used during the processing, it’s why micky D’S French fries that fell between your seats a year ago still looks the same as the fry you are eating today

Why is it that almost all canned food in the grocery store has a high salt content, unless you buy the "no salt added" or the "low sodium" versions? I thought that, if they can make the same product with less salt, they were just adding the salt to improve the taste.

justjim 06-26-2022 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by photo1902 (Post 2103276)
Exactly. Some people just have to jump in without thinking. Good grief.

He was thinking…

Stu from NYC 06-26-2022 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2110353)
Salt is a preservative, used during the processing, it’s why micky D’S French fries that fell between your seats a year ago still looks the same as the fry you are eating today

Part of why we avoid eating there unless no alternative

asianthree 06-26-2022 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2110357)
Why is it that almost all canned food in the grocery store has a high salt content, unless you buy the "no salt added" or the "low sodium" versions? I thought that, if they can make the same product with less salt, they were just adding the salt to improve the taste.

Have you tried products without additives or preservatives? Big difference from canned low sodium. Read their label lots of other things to replace sodium.
I wasn’t raised with any commercial can product. We canned our own produce, and very little salt was used in anything. Salt should be added to taste as needed, not In processing. But my lifestyle is very different from those who have eaten processed food their whole life.

retiredguy123 06-26-2022 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jimkerr (Post 2110312)
That’s the problem with old grumps here. They’re unreasonable. God forbid you got some extra cheese on your pizza!

Old and grumpy, yes, but not unreasonable.

MartinSE 06-26-2022 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Papa_lecki (Post 2110299)
The McD workers in Denmark also pay 27% of that $22/hr in income taxes.

Yes, and if you read the posts you would see we already covered that. They still end up making $15/hr and with 100% universal healthcare, 6 weeks of paid vacation and more. And, the burgers cost less that a dollar more to cover those outrageous employee costs... ahem...


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