Chain Restaurants: Where It All Began
Carvel's Original Store Closing
After opening its doors 72 years ago, Carvel closed its original location in Hartsdale, New York on Sunday. Tom Carvel's chain became famous for its soft-serve swirls and ice cream cakes with such themes as Fudgie the Whale and Cookie Puss.Read More on Carvel's Closing
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These days many of the 6 oz cans have been reduced in size by an ounce and the cost has in some ways tripled in cost per ounce... I do not think many people noticed.
For another thing, I have noticed many consumerists plugging store brands as a way of saving money. Funny thing is that many sell for a greater cost than do the national brands. I would think that the store brand which costs much less to produce, no advertising would or should be 40 percent less in cost. Funny thing is sometimes they taste better.