“Last year, Red Lobster reported $11 million in operating losses following its flubbed ‘Ultimate Endless Shrimp’ deal, which backfired when it reeled in too many customers after the limited-time promo became a permanent menu fixture last June. The restaurant chain later reported $12.5 million in losses in the fourth quarter of 2023.”

  • @OldManBOMBINOP
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    215 months ago

    The cost here for shitty frozen shrimp is about $13 for 2lbs of “31-40” (31-40 shrimp per lb); at that cost, averaging 35 shrimp per pound, you could buy approximately 29,615,385 shrimp, which would weigh around 400 tons. I think I did that math right. It’s late.

    • @SpaceNoodle
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      165 months ago

      And you know they ain’t buying it at the Piggly Wiggly, but at a deep discount they negotiated ages ago with their distributor(s).

      • @OldManBOMBINOP
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        15 months ago

        Those are Walmart prices, but yeah for sure

    • Mister Neon
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      85 months ago

      Appreciate you. You’re causing me and my friends to consider indoor shrimp farming for profit.

      • @OldManBOMBINOP
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        45 months ago

        Probably don’t do that, but if you do, send me some shramp

      • @OldManBOMBINOP
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        55 months ago

        That’ll be $4

        (I have tiny pallets)