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Restaurants Got So GREEDY — People Just Stopped Going

Marissa Van

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Eating out still isn’t worth it — and in 2026, it might be getting even worse. Get 10 Free Meals and your first box ship free with code MARISSAFM at https://bit.ly/4bpzF8e!

A few months ago, I talked about the decline of restaurants, and since then, prices are higher, quality is lower, and more people are choosing to stay home. From overpriced meals and bad service to frozen food and hygiene concerns, the dining experience hasn’t recovered. In this video, I break down why restaurants are still empty in 2026 — and how rising costs, corporate food systems like Sysco, and declining quality continue to push people away from eating out. If you’ve noticed your favorite restaurants don’t hit the same anymore… you’re not alone.

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20 Comments

@Marissa-Van Creator 5 months ago Pinned

Get 10 Free Meals and your first box ship free with code MARISSAFM at https://bit.ly/4bpzF8e! I made a video about this a few months ago and honestly… it’s gotten worse. Are restaurants in your area still this bad or is it just me?

@Kon19XX 5 months ago

Majority of restaurants in the US are supplied by like 1 or 2 companies. Everyone’s eating the same food from different restaurants, the only real difference is how they season and cook it. At least family owned businesses food taste better.

@JasonGamer25 5 months ago (edited)

A $20 burrito should be large enough to feed 2-3 people.. if I can make the same size burrito for $5 or less... There is literally no excuse

@Aries73 5 months ago

Sysco messed things up for everybody. What are we really paying for at these restaurants?

@bigcahuna42366 5 months ago

If I'm pre-aware that an auto tip will be applied to my bill, I'm eating somewhere else

@tickyul 5 months ago

It should be law that these establishments must clearly disclose these fees up-front....sneaking in these charges is typical scammery.

@Ares-XIII 5 months ago

People getting pushed to cook their own food is a win in my book. It can be healthierand it's less wasteful.

@truthgiant6487 5 months ago

I'm waiting for the video that ends with "After seeing the price, I walked out.". All these people still spent the money.

@Forverlost2017 5 months ago (edited)

Every restaurant is Sysco. Warmed up food. I eat at home.

@michaelsauer3064 5 months ago

Modern times make me sad.

@theocrass99 5 months ago

Not using tongs is crazy, but it's proven that bare hands WASHED are always better for hygiene than gloved hands. Gloves encourage cross contamination, it's always superior to have handwashing stations everywhere and have them USED.

@YourCatSays... 5 months ago

"When things don't make sense, I don't participate anymore!

SAME! Lots of people are affirming their boundaries!

@MeakH1 5 months ago

2:11 Lol, a Mexican restaurant would give you a better burrito and serve you beans and rice.

@radcard9862 5 months ago

Eating out is a huge scam the food is over priced and microwaved trash just cook at home it’s cheaper and you know what’s in your food

@JSII1980 5 months ago

What’s really funny is you make a video about how expensive restaurants are and then you try and push hello fresh which is also very expensive and they also up charge for most of their foods too 🤣

@wolfhawk1999 5 months ago

Yeah dude, lots of restaurants cook with bare hands. You are supposed to wash them thoroughly (I've worked in restaurants) and many places have a handwashing sink in the kitchen. This really shouldn't be a surprise

@callak_9974 5 months ago

If a restaurant is going to charge for a live band, that should be posted at the front stating so.

@muskankaur5080 5 months ago

My family owns an Indian restaurant, and they make everything in house. The cost has gone up alot, but my dad has built a loyal customer base, so he refuses to cut corners. The small family owned restaurants don't care about profits as much as the large multi-million dollar chains do...