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In reply to the discussion: Papa John's, Applebee's And Others Pay Huge Price For Anti-Obamacare Politicking [View all]Hestia
(3,818 posts)83. And this family too has not gone to any of them after their remarks
It makes it hard to take Mom out because she wants to eat at Red Lobster or Olive Garden, etc. but I told her no, "we" don't there, let's go find a local place, and we do. I'm getting her off chain food - other than Jason's Deli - and onto local businesses. Can't wait - Bruno's Little Italy is opening again - yea! - on August 1st. They'll be getting all my pizza money. They've been open, off and on, since 1947. Hmm...
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Papa John's, Applebee's And Others Pay Huge Price For Anti-Obamacare Politicking [View all]
Playinghardball
Jul 2013
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and that is why you are my hero, SoCalDem. Doing what you believe is American.
roguevalley
Jul 2013
#15
Great you can vote with your wallet its good for us as the public to know that
trublu992
Jul 2013
#2
Our office did something similar. Boss wanted to treat the whole office to pizza for some really
Democrat 4 Ever
Jul 2013
#112
Not exactly what you are looking for but have you tried the buycott app?
prole_for_peace
Jul 2013
#143
John Schnatter can definitely share the Asshole Of The Year award with Ted Nugent.
Initech
Jul 2013
#7
There is a Papa John's right next door to my office. I go in there at least a couple of times
kestrel91316
Jul 2013
#8
At a time most people have less disposable income, putting politics out there for all to see
AllyCat
Jul 2013
#91
they thought as "job creators" they were the ones wielding the power, guess what, people have power!
Civilization2
Jul 2013
#11
These CEO's seriously misjudged who their customers are. Hint: They aren't named "Romney."
WinkyDink
Jul 2013
#13
You know what's funny? I had forgotten why I was mad at Papa John's, but still had negative feelings
reformist2
Jul 2013
#38
I think it's absolutely true. It seems to be with me. I feel much the same way
Ed Suspicious
Jul 2013
#43
These idiots should have thought about which demographic their restaurants cater to
Snake Plissken
Jul 2013
#40
I'm not a huge Applebee's fan after pulling a plastic bag from my fettuccine Alfredo
Ed Suspicious
Jul 2013
#42
Not gonna help. These guys are assholes and they believe that's what made them great.
Spitfire of ATJ
Jul 2013
#44
Does this writer seriously believe the poor performance is because their Obamacare beliefs
ksomao
Jul 2013
#54
GOOD JOB! keep it up, I boycott nearly all that, especially PJohn's & Koch products
Divine Discontent
Jul 2013
#69
Essentially they got in the spotlight and announced: "Management are Assholes"
Quantess
Jul 2013
#70
This is true. How do we explain that? If business is down, which the above information
Squinch
Jul 2013
#132
No, I get that you aren't supporting them, and you are right that their stock us up 40%.
Squinch
Jul 2013
#144
I think it means the YouGov Brand Buzz index is as meaningless as the Lola Opinion Factor
Egalitariat
Jul 2013
#146
But brand value is an interesting concept. The stock price IS up, so if we see a drop
Squinch
Jul 2013
#147
Since this op ed was published 12/04/2012, I'd be curious of this were still the case
NEDem
Jul 2013
#90
May these rather epic declines continue, even escalate. Up yours, mien Papa John heir
indepat
Jul 2013
#102
Consumers standing up by choosing where they spend their money?? Who knew...
Tiredofthesame
Jul 2013
#135