Anyone who’s been to Shediac, New Brunswick, has seen the giant bird at Lenny’s.
Customers of popular takeout will notice the higher costs starting next week.
Pictured is Jamie Dionne of Lenny’s in Shediac, New Brunswick. (Derek Haggett/CTV Atlantic)
Owner Jamie Dionne posted a post on Facebook saying the costs are due to inflation.
“There are just a lot of families who don’t have a lot of cash and have a budget. So when they enter the restaurant, the explanation of why I posted this post to let consumers know that when they enter the building, they will be charged more cash. That way, it’s not a surprise when they show up,” Dionne said.
This resolution is the result of the emerging burden of food, electricity, propane, wages, and new taxes.
Dionne said the reaction to the post has been positive.
“Honestly, everyone has supported us. We have a few people, but I can’t make everyone happy. We’re just doing what we can to keep our doors open as a company,” Dionne said.
Jumbo at Lenny’s in Shediac, N. B. (Derek Haggett/CTV Atlantic)
Jordi Morgan, vice president of Atlantic, Restaurants Canada, is friendly.
“I think the example of the Shediac guy who’s dealing with some of those charge increases and has to increase menu charges is very complicated for them. Increasing menu charges is something a restaurateur doesn’t need to do,” Morgan said.
Business is going well at Moncton’s Cheers Beverage Room, but that doesn’t mean they’re also feeling the effects of inflation and taxes.
Jennifer Somers, co-owner of Cheers Beverage Room in Moncton, New Brunswick. (Derek Haggett/CTV Atlantic)
Co-owner Jennifer Somers said the value of some materials remains exorbitant even after COVID-19.
“One example I tell people all the time is fryer oil. Before the pandemic, air fryer oil cost twenty-five dollars. Now it’s $56. So the prices are still high and we compare every day to check and locate the product. the most productive product and the most productive value possible,” Somers said.
Morgan said a company can’t absorb that much in a short amount of time.
“We’ve seen big increases in the prices of hard work across the minimum wage. We’ve clearly noticed that energy prices are going up, and that’s coming to a head. People have to make choices: stay in business or replace their entrepreneurial style. slightly.
Morgan said Restaurants Canada has been talking to Ottawa and provincial governments about inflation issues, hard-work prices and taxes.
“Inflation is a paramount issue, so we’re looking at artistic tactics to see if the government can help, either through direct spending on programs or if they can do that without adding additional costs,” Morgan said.
Greetings, consumers said they haven’t cut back on their dining outs due to inflation, but that could change.
It’s going to eventually catch up with the wallet, finances, and we know it’s getting a little bit more expensive, so it’s converting the grocery order, so in the end we have to make a resolution about whether we swoon that much. Do we have more in the pantry?
Aaron Kinden goes out to eat about once a week and inflation isn’t stopping him.
“I’d say not too much, too much,” Kinden said.
In the Facebook post, Dionne said Lenny’s portions, quality and visitor service likely wouldn’t be replaced despite the increases in the menu and that she doesn’t regret getting ahead of consumers about replacements.
“I’m definitely happy because, as a father, I have a circle of family members of my own. I would very much like to know before I enter a center how much they are going to charge me,” Dionne said.
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