robert k Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 58 minutes ago, Queenie O. said: Well Tim, I'm sure that Filipinos' would not be impressed with the unlimited coke--less room for rice! Actually the drinks machine in a Taco Bell in Manila is self service and it appears to be one of the biggest draws. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratefuled Posted September 7, 2016 Author Posted September 7, 2016 13 hours ago, Tukaram (Tim) said: I have wondered about all the bakeries. I see them everywhere yet almost never see anyone serving bread? We stop in them for merienda sometimes, but does not seem like it would be enough business to support them. Maybe next time, bring our own pan de sal or whatever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratefuled Posted September 7, 2016 Author Posted September 7, 2016 7 hours ago, robert k said: Actually the drinks machine in a Taco Bell in Manila is self service and it appears to be one of the biggest draws. Some places like S & R and other restaurants have a drink dispenser with different sodas and tea. Unlimited but I'm sure the cost of the dinner includes the seemingly "free drinks". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenie O. Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 8 hours ago, robert k said: Actually the drinks machine in a Taco Bell in Manila is self service and it appears to be one of the biggest draws. Well I guess unlimited anything is a good thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted September 7, 2016 Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) 21 hours ago, Gratefuled said: So, I wonder why they do not serve nor offer bread in restaurants. I would love pan de sal with my food or even a sweet roll of some kind. I guess in this context "BYOB" would take on an entirely different meaning from the usual Bring Your Own ?" Edited September 7, 2016 by Gator 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratefuled Posted September 8, 2016 Author Posted September 8, 2016 1 hour ago, Gator said: I guess in this context "BYOB" would take on an entirely different meaning from the usual Bring Your Own ?" Good one. Yes, BYOB, Bring your own bread. I like that 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyhorn52 Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 2 hours ago, Gratefuled said: Some places like S & R and other restaurants have a drink dispenser with different sodas and tea. Unlimited but I'm sure the cost of the dinner includes the seemingly "free drinks". So, for a soda that you pay $2 for, take out $1.20 for indirect costs (60% load for indirect costs), then take out the 8.5 cents for cost of cup, lid, straw, ice etc. Now divide the $0.715 by the direct cost of the product i.e. 12 cents per cup. So, realistically restaurant loses money after 5 to 6 refills. Nov 13, 2011 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hounddriver Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 2 hours ago, Queenie O. said: Well I guess unlimited anything is a good thing! I was raised that everything in moderation was a good thing. Unlimited anything contradicts that wisdom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratefuled Posted September 8, 2016 Author Posted September 8, 2016 7 minutes ago, Happyhorn52 said: So, for a soda that you pay $2 for, take out $1.20 for indirect costs (60% load for indirect costs), then take out the 8.5 cents for cost of cup, lid, straw, ice etc. Now divide the $0.715 by the direct cost of the product i.e. 12 cents per cup. So, realistically restaurant loses money after 5 to 6 refills. Nov 13, 20 I suppose they make up for the small loss with volume and happy satisfied customers. That's how I feel. I like S & R pizza. I like Yakimix restaurant, too. Free sodas and tea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenie O. Posted September 8, 2016 Posted September 8, 2016 5 minutes ago, Dave Hounddriver said: I was raised that everything in moderation was a good thing. Unlimited anything contradicts that wisdom. Oh come on Dave--go unlimited! LOL 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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