They still got some awesome stuff you can't find in other grocery stores, but majority of the time they're simply four times as expensive as the rest because they're a "name brand" (like Ferrari even though a Smart Car has the same number of wheels and functions the same).Tony's used to be great but has fallen off a lot. They don't even do organic meat which is kinda depressing. Their claim to fame was having prime beef, but now Costco carries prime and is cheaper...
All they do now is try to sell the hell outta sauces and spice blends...because the markup on sauce and spice blends is amazingly fantastic. If you ever want to sell something for 3-5x profit, sell sauce.
Well, Costco's will always be cheaper than the rest because they make money via the monthly subscriptions, so in reality you might be paying for the same amount as you'll pay at Tony's if you add everything together. However, I rarely eat steak so I am quite clueless in what considered a tasty meat and what's not (all I know is filet mignon is the best from what I've been told).
No doubt about sauces, their marinara sauce is amazing and is like $8.99 per jar.
Congrats dude! Even if you're a Man United fan.I did that for 2 years and got engaged last month.
Did not know it was so much planning for a wedding though......