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jcmaine72

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4. "..boost its profits"

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Tue Nov 11, 2025, 12:43 AM

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In other words, they're already profitable, but it's just not enough profit.

How much is enough? What's the exact percentage of profit needed to prevent one of these greedy, sh*t-selling fast food franchises not to close hundreds of stores they foolishly opened during periods of hyper-expansion and throw thousands of people out of work?

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Wendy's to close hundreds of US stores in bid to halt falling profit [View all] Omaha Steve Monday OP

Their food is ok. However, when I went a recent location mwmisses4289 Monday #1

Less people are going out to fast food places, as they're being priced out sakabatou Tuesday #2

For the price, I would rather go to In n Out or Tommy's. Xolodno Tuesday #3

"..boost its profits" jcmaine72 Tuesday #4

Most likely worried about the way it was trending, down EX500rider Tuesday #7

I never patronize markodochartaigh Tuesday #5

Their food is better tasting than McDonald's to me truthisfreedom Tuesday #6

What happened to their chili? It used to be thick with lots of beef and beans. Now it's a soupy watery mess. QueerDuck Tuesday #9

I'd heard that they donated to Trump's campaign/s. Is that true? QueerDuck Tuesday #8

Most all of them do,he's saved them billions of $$ in taxes and then they JACK prices Bengus81 Tuesday #10

... without raising wages or benefits. QueerDuck Tuesday #11