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anxiousrunner13 t1_ja4shns wrote

How much extra you talking about. An extra bag or two just put next to the Jin and they will take it. Break down the cardboard and all your recycling as much as possible. What doesn’t fit in your container wrap up with twine and they should take it. I’ve never had a problem with a little extra garbage next to the containers

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Itsjustataco t1_ja4qnhp wrote

Consumer preference and demographics are the driving forces.

Fast casual meals are often coming in at the same price point and generally of better quality. Most dinners aren't interested in sitting down for an hour + meal that is generally not on par with the fast casual alternatives.

Inside the city, there is a whole host of options to complete with ENP, specialty brunch spots weren't a thing 20yrs ago. ENP realized fast casual/changing consumer preference and targeted these crowds by way of SixPenn(RIP), The Porch, Hello Bistro.

Denny's, ENP, King's, Bob Evans are all dinosaurs that aren't bringing in business when there is an abundance of competition. Years ago, their competition was probably dinners, but most dinners have closed up in favor of these newer age alternatives. If you look around the city, there just aren't many sit down restaurant chains.

So, outside the city, life moves a bit slower, considerably less competition from the brunch & mimosa, more families on family budgets, etc.

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Aggravating_Foot_528 t1_ja4qcte wrote

Reply to comment by tesla3by3 in A Giant Eagle question. by jn804

No. If it's a 30 cent advantage pay discount then it's just on the advantage pay part. You can't use advantage pay with multiple payment methods. You'd need a 2nd transaction for any other payment method.

Also the getgo by me only has a 15 cent advantage pay discount. I be surprised if it's 30 cents anywhere though the person may be getting confused with the 30 cents off of gas through fuel perks. GetGo seems to make their advantage pay discount comparable to a 4% credit card, gas money back type offer.

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Aggravating_Foot_528 t1_ja4q0hq wrote

20 years ago I used to take mine to a little hardware store on 8th Ave in homestead. I don't think they're still there, but call really tiny hardware stores near you as they probably do it or know somebody that does it. Or you may also want to call somebody that does knife sharpening.

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blondiebell t1_ja4o3xp wrote

All said, the place wasn't great for the food and it is honestly surprising its lasted this long, but losing it is still very sad. Many Pittsburghers have fond memories of stopping there for an army and hanging with Al.

That was my family's favorite nostalgia spot when everyone was in town together and Al always gave the kids quarters for the toy and gumball machines.

I'll be going to get a Franco Italian Army before it closes and will truly be sad to never have the chance to go back.

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tesla3by3 t1_ja4k3bm wrote

You can prepay inside using Advantage Pay.

From what I understand OP only had a couple bucks in his bank account that’s linked up his Advantage Pay. So he paid with a gift card. The question is if he added another dollars worth and paid that dollar on Advantage Pay, would he get the 30 cent discount applied to all the gas?

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