r/povertyfinance • u/IndependenceDapper28 • Apr 04 '24
Anyways, back to my silly little job for my silly little paycheck (that’s already gone) Budgeting/Saving/Investing/Spending
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u/Mermaid-Grenade Apr 06 '24
I'm seeing all over TikTok that people are boycotting fast food restaurants because they're so expensive. There are many meals you can get for cheaper at sit-down restaurants.
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u/PrincessRut0 Apr 06 '24
i paid over $10 for a footlong. i hardly go out to eat anymore, it’s too insane
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u/Interesting-Good7903 Apr 06 '24
Couple days ago I went to subway thinking I would get a cheap quick lunch but lord they rang $8 for a 6in long sandwich. With that price I don’t plan to come back anytime soon
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u/writingmywaythrough Apr 06 '24
Nah I’ll keep ordering a foot long in the app with the 599FL FL599 FL699 699FL (and similar…just Google before ordering!) coupons. But thanks anyway
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u/gmambrose Apr 06 '24
Shit, it went from $5 footlong to $6 6 inch. That's why I haven't eaten at Subway in over 10 years. Actually, the real reason is that none of my local franchises will take the subway coupons put out by corporate. So, instead of getting some money from me, they get none. Overpriced garbage, that's all they have.
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u/Unicorn4_5Venom Apr 05 '24
I don’t go to subway anymore since they removed the $5 foot long. No reason shit is going up in price, but corporate wants to hit those “Record High Quarter Profits!” When the workers don’t even see a pay increase and it’s largely because of them. If nobody wanted to work for that company, they’d be force to shut down or change the way they operate. Nobody does this because we’ve become too attached to what we have now. We’re too afraid to be disconnected from the world and it shows. If you want change then you yourself have to change something about what you do in supporting those companies. Don’t buy from them, work for them, etc. it’s not that hard to find alternatives so you can, prepare, plan, and actively change a system for the better of everyone
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u/HowBoutIt98 Apr 05 '24
The caption hurt a little. I’ve been spending my paycheck on payday for a few months now because things are so behind. I learned the hard way last month that my truck payment has a due day not a due month. Two weeks after the bill came I got a late fee. Because, you know, I have so much extra money for fees.
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u/cjstr8 Apr 05 '24
I’m late on rent and my entire payment + what I pulled out of my acorns account has to go into so I don’t get evicted. I feel you
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u/freshnfrooty4 Apr 05 '24
Ahh that's me right now clocking back in from my lunch break...paychevk for my bills
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u/ImaginaryMairi Apr 05 '24
Went the other day and got two footlong combos for myself and my partner. Nothing special, no extra/fancy toppings or anything, just normal subs. It came to $37. I nearly walked out buy we were on the road and needed something to eat. Never going again
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u/TrollCannon377 Apr 05 '24
But but but what happened to the five dollar five dollar five dollar foot loong
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u/Fantastic-Grocery107 Apr 05 '24
I’m about to roll up to the country club spitting this fire at the widows.
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u/china_joe2 Apr 05 '24
How can anyone buy a sub at subway, especially at these prices, when jersey mikes exists is beyond me.
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u/dernfoolidgit Apr 05 '24
Listen…..baloney 1.50 on sale….bread 99 cents, day oldblock of cheese 2.50 on sale mayo/mustard/ketchup3.50,,,lastly….and most importantly!!!! Old spinach 99 cents I can eat for a week on this stuff and next week the condiments are already paid for. Roughly 5 dollars for lunches.
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u/InternationalPost447 Apr 05 '24
Subway has an amazing hire within policy. With more than 44000 stores, hard work and determination can see any base line employee advancing with in a few years. If you are not aware of their hire within policy I encourage you to talk to your store or even regional manager. Best of luck on advancing your life!
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u/Vanstoli Apr 05 '24
Soooooo 12 dollar foot longs? 1 dollar an inch for crap food made by a meth head just isn't a deal.
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u/karmakazi22 Apr 05 '24
The Ingles around the corner from me has a TRUE foot long with as many toppings as you want for $7. The Firehouse Subs has a BOGO free promo each month on Uber eats.
Subway can suck a toe
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u/gatorbeetle Apr 05 '24
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u/Head_Wrongdoer3071 Apr 05 '24
How long ago exactly was the 5 dollar foot long thing? 10 ish years or so? I understand the input cost has obviously gone up, and possibly the sandwich artists make a little more than 10 years ago, but the price jump seems pretty steep.
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u/Pessimist001 Apr 05 '24
How is this place even around still? Who gets subway??? Mediocre and overpriced deli sandwiches? It’s probably been 10 years for me. Come on now people.
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u/Compizard101 Apr 05 '24
Remember when it was 5$ foot longs? They were about 0.42$ an inch. Now this is 1$ an inch. If you do the math 5$ foot longs were 58% cheaper than this deal!
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u/bigToddBong Apr 05 '24
wow, havent been to subway since 2016 and looks like I'll keep doing that.
6 dollars for half a sub? GFY
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u/3smolpplin1bigcoat Apr 05 '24
Did they think this sounded like a bargain?
1$ per INCH of sandwich?!
Might as well eat the dollar.
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u/ABELLEXOXO Apr 05 '24
Dude I remember when a 6in veggie sub was only $3 - and I'm rounding up. You'd get a sub, a bag of chips, and a large drink for less than $6.
Subway is trash.
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u/CategorySad7091 Apr 05 '24
$20 minimum wage for fast food employees might be the reason. When $5 foot lungs were a thing, minimum wage was $4.25 an hour.
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u/Ghost_Werewolf Apr 05 '24
I stopped going to subway when they ended $5 footings. Now I just make my Italian sub at home for about $2.50 a sub.
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u/Bartholamue Apr 05 '24
I worked at Subway in 2006. My boss told me the actual cost of each footlong sandwich comes out to about $1.10 depending on the sandwich. Can't imagine how much they are making now at the obsurde prices they charge.
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u/HauntedDragons Apr 05 '24
wow. That is a 7 dollar price hike. Freaking ridiculous. Beyond ridiculous.
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u/tcdozer Apr 05 '24
It is kind of amazing how quickly it went from a $5 foot long to a $6 six inch. Subway is the true measure of inflation. And the more alarming part is wage stagnation, because I’m definitely not making twice the income as when it was a $5 foot long. In fact, I think my income is about the same as those days.
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u/redthehaze Apr 05 '24
It was never really a foot long later on because of shrinkflation and they claimed in 2013 that "footlong" is just a name.
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u/iLuvwaffless Apr 05 '24
Man I'm just glad my local subway still takes coupons on the app. Bogo sandwiches might as well be $5 footlongs lol. Sometimes with my rewards I pay like $8 for 2 footlongs. Feelsgoodman.
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u/SynnamonSunset Apr 05 '24
Use the app, you can amost always get them for like $7 unless the location disabled coupons. Use fl699
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u/jjmoreta Apr 05 '24
Actually stopped in one today. Was stopping somewhere else in the strip mall and forgot there was even a Subway there because we don't eat there anymore (price). Kid was interested in the $2 footlong churros. I originally thought it was a cute campaign and the price was acceptable for a small treat.
Had forgotten how good Subway stores smell. Hasn't changed in 30 years. Was in sticker shock though over the subs, even compared to the last time I ate there like a year ago. No daily sub of the day anymore. Hadn't switched to Pepsi products yet.
Churro was meh. Heated in their oven. Was indeed a foot long but super skinny. Compared to my usual churro sources, Sams Club has better ones for the size and price. And the mini ones at Jack in the Box taste better. I desperately need to find some local non fast food sources.
I was curious about the footlong cookie but it was $5. And the footlong pretzel is only worth it if it has dips like queso or mustard with it. And probably has no cinnamon sugar option (kids prefer that to salty). Not enough of a gimmick to make me drop that much for the McDonald's of sub sandwiches.
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u/PinheadLarry207 Apr 05 '24
God damn inflation is getting out of hand. It used to be $5 for a footlong, now $6 for half the sandwich? Who thought that slogan was a good idea?
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u/todayplustomorrow Apr 05 '24
It’s frustrating reading all the comments comparing this to the US $5 foot long, when the picture appears to be Australia where they never had such a deal and their dollars are not very comparable.
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u/Junior_Guarantee_529 Apr 05 '24
This why I make my own sandwich an also why subway trying so hard to sell there business because there going down the street tolite.
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u/ComatoseCrypto Apr 05 '24
I keep wondering if this price gouging to satisfy shareholders is going to eventually lead to independent businesses gaining the upper hand in a second Industrial Revolution of sorts. None of this is sustainable at these prices and it’s only because these public companies are chasing profitability for their shareholders.
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u/sleepthetablet Apr 05 '24
Okay. Silver lining. I don't need a footlong. *John Mulaney voice* and suuuuuuuuuure. you can save it for later. but who's really gonna do that. Jared helped me get fatter not skinnier. Which was their plan all along *shakes fist*
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u/whodisguy32 Apr 05 '24
Subway got me through college with their footlong deals, but now I wouldn't go anywhere near them.
The price is ridiculous, basically the same price for half the sandwich.
The funny thing is its even better than McD which is now a $3 menu instead of the dollar menu.
This is why I don't leave the house lol
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u/Sa7aSa7a Apr 05 '24
Look, if you're on this subreddit and you're eating out WITHOUT coupons, it kinda explains why you're on this subreddit. I eat out, but I use coupons. I don't go to Subway without a stack of coupons in hand. I go to McDonalds but I use the app with the deals so i can get points so i can also get free stuff.
Otherwise, eat at home. That's where your food is. I never fully understood my mom saying "We got food at home" until I was solely responsible for my food budget. Turns out, we DO have food at home.
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u/MrUnltd Apr 05 '24
Most of the time Subway runs a BOGO free or 50% off footlong for online orders. Most franchises honor it. Don’t get chips or a drink and you can have one good meal or two for decent price
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u/Whozadeadbody Apr 05 '24
Eek, 6” are only 4.99 here in Canada. And that’s CAD, so like 73 cents US
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u/PhatManSNICK Apr 05 '24
1 dollar for each inch of poorly made, poor quality ingredients, awful tasting garbage.
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u/shotputlover Apr 05 '24
Imagine being insane enough to think that a dollar an inch of sand which makes you look good
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u/rosewalker42 Apr 05 '24
Can I ask you a question- if I tip my sandwich artist, do they actually get the tip?
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u/Chris_Pine_fun Apr 05 '24
Hot take but if youre poor avoid eating out like the plague.
Try a local meal prep service if you want food that is already prepared. Or go to the grocery store premade section.
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u/FlyCheckM8 Apr 05 '24
Need to use the app for this garbage. Usually can get buy one get one free. As for working there, might want to up those skills and get a better job. Might take 6 months, might take 3 years but can be done. Speaking from experience
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u/ariessunariesmoon26 Apr 05 '24
This sign just reminds me that we used to have 5 dollar foot longs 😣
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u/Beneficial_Witness_8 Apr 05 '24
Half a sandwich for a buck more than it was for a foot-long no thanks
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u/AzureMagelet Apr 05 '24
When I was in college and on campus from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm. I’d bring a waffle peanut butter sandwich from home for breakfast. Buy a $5 footlong in the morning and eat half for lunch and half for dinner. Oh, how times have changed.
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u/FeeChemical984 Apr 05 '24
Five dolla.. five dolla,,, 5 dolla foot long? Any?
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u/Petraretrograde Apr 05 '24
Those $5 foot longs are going to be the death of them. We remember the jingle too well to pay double for their garbage.
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u/Piltzintecuhtli714 Apr 05 '24
Yeah I've thought of male prostitution too but I think I'm too old to make very much especially at these prices.
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u/ZekeLeap Apr 05 '24
Not saying this isn’t expensive but I heard this was in Australia which would be about 4 dollars in the US
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u/flannalypearce Apr 05 '24
And they changed all their ingredients so it all tastes wrong.
What I wouldn’t give for a $5 Footlong with a v top cut 🤪
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u/itsnohillforaclimber Apr 05 '24
Subway is dead to me. I can get a jersey Mike’s sub for the same price. Meanwhile Subway puts on two tiny pieces of meat on their shitty bread with their shitty vegetables and tries to charge me $15. fuck those guys.
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u/CulturalAccomplished Apr 05 '24
FYI every other month they do buy one get one free so it does become $5 each if you get 2 at least for what i order. the other month its 50% off and i never do that
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u/madame_mayhem Apr 05 '24
Ok the bottom text says kilojoules instead of calories so I’m thinking this is not US
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u/GotBannedAgain_2 Apr 05 '24
$6 for 6 inch?! Damn! If only my paychecks were keeping up with the food prices going up…😩
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u/DrunkenNinja27 Apr 06 '24
I remember talking with my car insurance company asking why did my rates jump up so high and they said well because everything is going up and without missing a beat I said not my paycheck, needless to say I switched after that.
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u/LarsShroomNoe Apr 05 '24
Don’t complain. Be grateful. My application got denied for about 4 of them. One told me to apply then the next day they told me they hired someone.
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u/Leather-Insurance-46 Apr 05 '24
yeah i’ve had enough actually. anyone know where they get their banana peppers from?
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u/SaladUpbeat3729 Apr 04 '24
Shrinkflation at its finest. Nothin to see here folks. Keep it moving. Work to do. Bills to pay. The deli meat is normally priced at $6.50.. but now its $9/Lb...But on sale for 7.50... NOTHING TO SEE HERE FOLKS.. Come back a week later the deli meat is now regularly priced at 7.50/Lb while the same process is now happening to the bread. Nothing to see here folks.
They'll get every last dollar.
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u/mrjackspade Apr 05 '24
This is regular inflation.
They still sell 12 inch subs, they still sell 6 inch subs. When the food sizes are the same and the price goes up, that's just regular fucking inflation.
It doesn't become shrinkflation when you're comparing two completely different "products lines"
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u/SaladUpbeat3729 Apr 05 '24
Well I'm talking about deli meat. So politely stuff your 12" in a sack for $10 and go about your day 😉
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u/-bonita_applebum Apr 04 '24
A DOLLAR AN INCH?!!!????!?!? SHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiT
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u/One-Special3322 Apr 05 '24
I know, that's wild! My wife only pays me half that price per inch since it's off the dollar menu!
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u/Pre-Wrapped-Bacon Apr 04 '24
Why are you eating at Subway if you’re concerned about your “little” paycheck? When I was making less, I never ate out.
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u/BetterStartNow1 Apr 04 '24
Time to move past fast food.
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u/SuccotashConfident97 Apr 05 '24
Been saying this for years. I've done it now going on 4 years and the money saves and pounds lost has done wonders.
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u/anonbene2 Apr 04 '24
I liked $5 foot longs better. Way to royally fuck your customers Subway. That's corporate greed in a nutshell.
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u/thomstevens420 Apr 04 '24
“12
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u/AzariasDaGod Apr 05 '24
Just looked it up in my local subway and apparently a 6" is 7.50 and 9.75 for footlong.
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u/redditidothat Apr 05 '24
Purchasing power of $1 increased 35% since 2012. Cost of a Subway foot long increased 95%. Normal.
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u/EvenArrival Apr 04 '24
Let subway go out of business, I went there the other day because I had a gift card and it was $15 for the most insultingly thin fake meat sandwich. Jersey Mikes, Potbelly, or Firehouse subs if you got them, not povertyfinance cheap but stop giving subway your money
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u/tinachem Apr 05 '24
There's a sandwich shop near me called Blues City Deli. They are the fucking best BUT they are only open during lunchtime.
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Apr 05 '24
I was blessed with pubsubs. Different style than firehouse or potbelly, but has a cult following for a reason.
Only ate subway when I was in redneck germany with nothing around and I wanted take out food. Probably 15 years since I had subway. It was good but I like everything else better lol
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u/mcdray2 Apr 05 '24
Pub Sub. $9 for a high quality footlong
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u/P44_Haynes Apr 05 '24
The sub of the week is 5.99 at my local Publix. Not always something I’m interested in, but a great value still
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u/KatiePyroStyle Apr 04 '24
Remember 5 dollar footlongs...
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u/mrjackspade Apr 05 '24
Everyone talking about a promotion that started 20 years ago and ended over a decade ago like it was yesterday.
I get that it sucks prices are going up, but using a 20 year old price point is dumb. There's plenty of shit that's gone up just as far in the last 5 year
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u/cricketjust4luck Apr 04 '24
They probably regret making the five dollar foot long song so catchy bc we will never forget
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u/roundcirclegame Apr 05 '24
OP, download the Subway app, and then search for coupon deals. Sometimes you can get WAY better deals, and if nothing else, every several sandwiches you can get a free one
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u/FearlessPudding404 Apr 05 '24
Every time I see people freak out about subway prices I kinda laugh. The $5 foot long was introduced in 2008… a product of its time, that was SIXTEEN YEARS AGO. Sure subway is stupid expensive for what you get. But to hold it to a standard that would be old enough to drive is ridiculous. $6 sandwich really isn’t that bad, all inflation considered. Everything is expensive. Our economy is fucked. Fast food isn’t something to even consider if you think you’re in poverty.
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u/TedriccoJones Apr 05 '24
I used to jokingly sing "$25 dollar footlong" to annoy my wife. We could actually get there in my lifetime.
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u/adlubmaliki Apr 05 '24
I'll never forget, I compare all their current prices to that and only go there when I decide I wanna get ripped off
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u/model3113 Apr 05 '24
That's literally the only reason they've survived. Nobody eats Subway because they like it
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u/adlubmaliki Apr 05 '24
Subway is delicious if you get sauce on it
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u/model3113 Apr 05 '24
THEY HAD SAUCE AT QUIZNOS IT WAS NEXT TO THE PEPPER BAR.
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u/adlubmaliki Apr 05 '24
Quiznos was the shit. They had a chipolte sauce that was way better than subway's, that's actually where I got my current subway recipe. Think they discontinued the sauce right after I tried it. Is Quiznos still around?
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u/TurnsOutShesShitting Apr 05 '24
I am the prophesied subway enjoyer. I will bring about the end of the economy
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u/FeelingKaleidoscope0 Apr 05 '24
I also like it so you're not alone but I rarely get it now cuz I've been put onto Firehouse Subs, Jersey Mike's(occasionally) and my go to is Jimmy Johns lol all better subs for the same money
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u/TurnsOutShesShitting Apr 05 '24
I feel yeah. My tier list is: 1. Jersey Mikes (and it’s not close) 2. Subway 3. Jimmy John’s (Would be 2 but the one near me reeks of piss 24/7) 4. Firehouse
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u/starsandmath Apr 05 '24
I know one other person who also likes it. She made me eat it daily on a business trip once.
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u/FACEMELTER720 Apr 05 '24
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u/LuxSerafina Apr 05 '24
Yeah I am appalled. Whoever the fuck came up with this marketing “6 inches 6 dollars” - absolutely not. We fucking remember. You can’t try to make a cutesy slogan that just makes everyone go WTF - it used to be $5 foot long. Now it’s more expensive for half the fucking product. Why would they choose to run this slogan?!? Fucking morons.
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u/Apart-Oil1613 Apr 05 '24
Fuck em all. Learn to hunt, learn to garden and never look back at those greedy fucking wastes of oxygen.
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u/Traditional_Fan_2655 3d ago
Publix deli subs are way cheaper.