Show Me The Money
Why is everything so expensive? This week on Flavorphiles, we’re talking about the money behind the meal.
First, food professor Sylvain Charlebois joins us to explain what’s really driving food prices, why grocery bills and menu prices keep climbing, and whether things are likely to get better or worse from here.
Then, Tanner pulls back the curtain on restaurant profit math. A packed dining room on a Saturday night might look like a gold mine, but once you factor in labor, rent, prep time, food costs, broken equipment, and all the invisible expenses, the reality is much tighter than most people think.
After that, we talk about how to get the most out of your money when dining out: why appetizers can be the best part of the meal, when big groups work in your favor, what’s worth splurging on, and what you can probably skip.
Finally, we get into the cash vs. cashless debate. Is it annoying when a restaurant tells you how you’re allowed to pay? Absolutely. But there are real reasons restaurants make those choices. Plus, Tanner and Grace have a special announcement.
This episode is all about price, value, and why the check at the end of the night tells only part of the story.