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ThrowRA32192000 OP t1_iyy0emu wrote

Reply to comment by formiscontent in Anyone know why FD’s Grillhouse is so cheap??? by ThrowRA32192000

i’ve eaten here for over 5 years, it’s delicious. that and firecracker shrimp are awesome

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WheresYourTegridy t1_iyy80zb wrote

One time I was working in that kitchen and I dropped an order of firecracker chicken on the floor and I went to make a new order and the kitchen manager I shit you not made me put it back in the fryer and reuse it.

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Chad_Brad t1_iyyvnqb wrote

That was probably my order. I go there all the time and only order firecracker chicken tacos and old fashioneds. 10/10 would order again.

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virtualwolff t1_iyyja3s wrote

100% believe it! I worked in kitchens for 20 years and have similar stories. That dip shit manager ought to be ashamed of himself. This is why I cook at home and rarely go out to eat.

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WheresYourTegridy t1_iyyqwym wrote

Dipshit manager owner*

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RockemChalkemRobot t1_iz04xn8 wrote

Gene?

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WheresYourTegridy t1_iz0bz29 wrote

Sure. Whoever the collective that owns FD’s and Cheddars in Springfield. Pretty sure they own a couple of restaurants outside Springfield as well. They are unable to keep pace with those restaurants which leaves short-sighted business decisions, like hiring staff they know is doing this shit yet they turn a blind eye to it because profits. It leaves kitchens filthy and disgusting and FD’s and Cheddars are no strangers to filthy fucking kitchens.

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the_honeyman t1_iz1qt7k wrote

They aren't owned by the same people, and haven't ever been. FD's was started by the same family, but the owner of the franchise in Springfield is Gene Marsh. Additionally, Cheddar's sold to Darden Restaurants in 2017.

Sources all over this page, and now I know way more than I ever wanted to about a couple of restaurateur families in Springfield.

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WheresYourTegridy t1_izz8dh1 wrote

Thanks did not know that. Just a fly on the wall through some conversations thrown around about FD’s. It’s been since before 2017 that I worked for FD’s, my experience in the few months working in that kitchen would never draw me in as a customer, though. That’s just my personal anecdote, and one of many awful experiences I had in that restaurant.

Edit: might have been 2017 I don’t fucking remember.

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the_honeyman t1_izzjmj2 wrote

That's a damn shame. I had a fantastic steak there, and it didn't cost me much more than a night out at Amigos.

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WheresYourTegridy t1_j00qa7l wrote

If it makes you feel any better, that kitchen manager I referenced is in prison now. Not sure what it’s like there now, however Gene would set the tone… for what it’s worth.

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the_honeyman t1_j00wyf0 wrote

Well alrighty then. Not sure how that makes me feel to be honest.

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jrb4868 t1_iz2bkbu wrote

There's OP's answer. They save money by "recycling."

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formiscontent t1_iz39ouk wrote

Update: yes, very good. Thanks for the recommendation everyone!

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