I think I've ordered eleme or meituan twice since they started. We try to go to places that don't have the fucking coupons. A lot of old business that did authentic and cheap food are gone. Haven't found a substitute for Guilin rice noodles, they packed when they couldn't afford the rent during the early days of corona, and the other places we have tried are garbage.

I have a huge distaste for eating outside, even more now that most food is mediocre for the reasons you mention and franchising. Criminal really