Jan 09 2009
Double Cheeseburger Fries and a Coke
Photo courtesy of www.mcdonalds.com
I’m drooling just looking at the photo and thinking about it. Evidently I am not the only one. During a year of economic disaster and a stock market crash McDonald’s was one of only two companies whose stock steadily increased throughout the year 2008.
The hamburger industry is booming. 7% of restaurants who catered to the fillet mignon and porterhouse elitists have now added burgers to their menus. Why? People who normally eat out can no longer afford the high price of steaks and are leaning towards that all American, high calorie, fat induced burger. And, why not. Not only do burgers in my opinion taste better, they are at least 25% less expensive. Plus they come with fries and a coke.
Seriously though there is a new trend around the country where restaurants who are losing business as a result of the economy are turning to the burger to lure their customers and it is working.
I’ve noticed even here in some high priced eateries they now have a section where you can order off bar menus and find some tasty little burger sliders that will not only fill you but your pocket as well.
Meat packers around the country are noticing that the beef cuts normally ordered by restaurants are being replaced with hamburger meat orders. Their business for hamburger meat has tripled over the past year and is steadily growing. Hamburgers now are all the rage.
So, with that in mind, I think I’ll finish my writing for the day and head out to my local grease joint and have a nice big cheeseburger with fries and a coke. Of course then I’ll be spending the afternoon walking off all those calories. I’m a happy camper.
I had a Big Mac just yesterday. It was $5.15. My husband always jokes that when we were dating, we both could eat two combo meals at McDonalds for $5.05. We are still amazed that the price is now double.
Oh lo and I just stopped eating red meat. I do have the occasional chicken burger lol.I am going to try to become veggie but I am ding it gradually lol. Have fun..You’re LOVIN’ IT!
That looks soooo good. Not for me though, weight loss plan, save me from the cheeseburger!!! Follow my weight loss and other stuff on my new blog healthmysteries.today.com. The hungry Therese
pattye - good stuff huh? I actually haven’t had a Big Mac in a long time.
yan - Thanks, you go girl. I wish I had the will power to do as you are doing.
thehabe - I’ve been bad as far as my eating healthy and walking everyday. I was so good for a while then I went on Vacation and when I came back - it all went out the window.