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Show HN: People Food - $7 Office Lunches for Hungry Startups

#1

Post by jmhamel » Thu, Dec 05, 2013, 7:17 PM UTC

Show HN: People Food - $7 Office Lunches for Hungry Startups
pplfood.com

Re: Show HN: People Food - $7 Office Lunches for Hungry Startups

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Post by karangoeluw » Thu, Dec 05, 2013, 7:34 PM UTC

Good idea. But I think pricing needs an update. Usually eating out is $5 a meal.

Re: Show HN: People Food - $7 Office Lunches for Hungry Startups

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Post by jmhamel » Thu, Dec 05, 2013, 7:38 PM UTC

karangoeluw wrote: post #2

Good idea. But I think pricing needs an update. Usually eating out is $5 a meal.

Thanks! Just curious, but where can I get a $5 meal in SF? (Not trying to sound rude, I just can't find anywhere that cheap :)

Also, I would say that most popular catering option in SF is ZeroCater, and their website says that meals start at $12-14/person.

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#4

Post by evandena » Thu, Dec 05, 2013, 7:38 PM UTC

8 new Outlook windows on the other monitor later, I realize it's a mailto link. And show me some pictures of the food!

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Post by arsenerei » Thu, Dec 05, 2013, 7:40 PM UTC

karangoeluw wrote: post #2

Good idea. But I think pricing needs an update. Usually eating out is $5 a meal.

In what region? Downtown prices in my experience are minimum $7.

Re: Show HN: People Food - $7 Office Lunches for Hungry Startups

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Post by jmhamel » Thu, Dec 05, 2013, 7:40 PM UTC

evandena wrote: post #4

8 new Outlook windows on the other monitor later, I realize it's a mailto link. And show me some pictures of the food!

I totally feel you about the mailto link - It was just a quick way to get everything up and running. Will definitely change soon :)

P.s. Know any good food photographers?!

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Post by Datsundere » Thu, Dec 05, 2013, 7:41 PM UTC

arsenerei wrote: post #5

karangoeluw wrote: post #2

Good idea. But I think pricing needs an update. Usually eating out is $5 a meal.

In what region? Downtown prices in my experience are minimum $7.

Does meal usually include drinks as well?

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Post by lifeformed » Thu, Dec 05, 2013, 7:43 PM UTC

karangoeluw wrote: post #2

Good idea. But I think pricing needs an update. Usually eating out is $5 a meal.

$5 if you're eating fast-food in the midwest suburbs. Even then, a "normal" combo meal is closer to $6 or $7.

Re: Show HN: People Food - $7 Office Lunches for Hungry Startups

#9

Post by jmhamel » Thu, Dec 05, 2013, 7:44 PM UTC

Datsundere wrote: post #7

arsenerei wrote: post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

In what region? Downtown prices in my experience are minimum $7.

Does meal usually include drinks as well?

We're not doing drinks right now, but it's on the "we might add this soon" list.

What kind of drinks would you want with your food?

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Post by vishaldpatel » Thu, Dec 05, 2013, 7:47 PM UTC

Questions: Why did you pick $7? Why not $10 or $15? What diet will the first meal plans be for? Will it be all organic? Is it freshly prepared each day from raw ingredients?