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While AYCE buffets celebrated overconsumption, they also faced a grim reality: with reduced quality and fewer customers, many franchises suffered from the fallout. A saturation of mediocre options, cheap food, and the all-too-familiar experience of disappointment lingered on patrons’ tongues.
The American dream of stuffing one's face in a cavalcade of culinary delights has shifted. What once was a joyous experience has transformed into a cautious endeavor as taste and value are weighed against cleanliness and personal safety.