[MartinSE]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

I have no idea what the tax system is like in Denmark, but most people in this country making $12.00 per hour pay zero in income tax.

I think several posts illustrated that even if the $12.00/hr employees paid the rate of income tax here they would be better off making almost double the income and having free healthcare thrown in.

We (most states) also offer "free" healthcare to some. But, our patchwork system ends up with us (taxpayers) paying almost as much (if not more) to administer the system than to actually provide healthcare.

Socialism is not the real issue here, the real issue is how inefficient we are being the richest nation and earth ensuring the health and welfare of our poorest citizens.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com

Lots of people on this site want to believe the Starbucks fairy story , you know the ones that tell you how the $5.00 coffee is not worth it well those drinks may not be my favorite but someone is buying them , I get a very nice small black coffee in very comfortable surroundings there for $ 2 and change and leave a $1 , I suppose I’ll hear from the ones that are going to tell me what awful cause they support , well out of the thousands of causes they support I’m sure most can find one but me I don’t care

Its your money you get to spend it as you see fit.

[MrChip72]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

I have no idea what the tax system is like in Denmark, but most people in this country making $12.00 per hour pay zero in income tax.

Please don't compare social security to widespread socialism.

Denmark if you're making $22/hr, you're basically making $15/hour after tax. Still better than $12.

Widespread socialism doesn't really even exist Europe, it's just more socialist than here. No one here seems to freak out that the government runs the postal service or the DMV. Both of which are privatized in some European countries.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by DaleDivine

That'll be at least 7 or 8 years. The McDonalds at Colony always has a backup.

It always has a backup because most mornings they have a very minimal staff there.

[MartinSE]

Originally Posted by MrChip72

Denmark if you're making $22/hr, you're basically making $15/hour after tax. Still better than $12.

Widespread socialism doesn't really even exist in Europe, it's just more socialist than here. No one here seems to freak out that the government runs the postal service or the DMV. Both of which are privatized in some European countries.

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.

[txfan]

Originally Posted by Veiragirl

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]

Originally Posted by txfan

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

Price will be higher than $ 1.25 by than

[Pinball wizard]

This is from the app today, 6/9/22

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by MartinSE

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]

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

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by pauld315

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

That’s funny.

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by photo1902

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]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

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.

[GpaVader]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

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]

Originally Posted by Nucky

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....