Three people just walked out in front of me because of the price hikes
I was just in my local high street Greggs to get a breakfast bap and coffee. Normally the queue is out the door but today was unusually quiet. There were about 8 people in front of me and when one guy got to the front of the queue he asked for a bacon bap and drink. Then he noticed the screen above. He said ‘what’s that? £3.25 now? When did that go up?”
He was a bit of an arse and I felt sorry for the woman. She said the other day. He said ‘robbing bastards’ and walked out saying he was off to Wetherspoons.
Then the rest of the queue started chatting and huffing when they noticed the price increase. One said I’m off to spoons as well, and left. Another said it’s £2.99 in Maccys for the same thing and they walked out. The third just walked out. Spoons is £3.49 by us but for that you get egg as well in their bacon or sausage baps, and unlimited hot drinks all day.
I make no judgement (except for the arsehole who was giving the poor staff a hard time) but at £3.25 there are definitely better options now, and at least by me the public voted with their wallet.