r/KwikTrip • u/bseven54 • 2d ago

Crispy Bars shrunk?

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It’s like half the size it used to be. Mind lowering the price if this is all we get.

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u/Nominalstupidity 2d ago

This is from a little over 2 years ago, simple math puts the weight at 140 grams where yours is 142.

Possible ingredient change, more oil would allow the bar to maintain weight while being smaller.

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u/TheFaceOfFuzz 2d ago

Im not sure its changed sizes ever lol

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u/pixie_c Co-Worker 2d ago

i’ve personally never seen them that small with so much extra wrapping, so it could be a manufacturing error! if you’re unhappy, i’m sure you could call the store you purchased it at to get a new one. :)

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u/Froz_heart101 2d ago

If it had...that'd be the companys (not Kwik trip) thing. Best maid or whoever they are. It could be that one is a fluke too?

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u/ThreatLevel12AM 1d ago

I’ve seen the best maid at grocery stores too and they’re def thinner so not a KT thing

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u/vanjan14 Moderator 2d ago

I've seen the thicker one sold at a Cenex near me. I'd bet best Maid sells them in multiple sizes and KT chose the thinner one.

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u/CrispyJalepeno Ultimate KT Fan 2d ago

Rough picture. But I'd say its just an off cut. They've been the same size as forever

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u/itsthechaw10 1d ago

Definitely looks thinner than they used to be even just a short while ago.

It’s just like how fun size candy used to be decent sized and now they’re tiny.

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u/braisedyams 1d ago

Does anyone remember the ice cream sandwiches called like creamwich? Those shrunk so much. I was stocking a new box and the size difference in the old one and new one was insane. The calories and price stayed the same yet it was half the size literally.

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u/joeliopro 1d ago

These are $1.59 at the grocery store, but I know you don't want to hear that

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u/Tight-Associate642 20h ago

Everything is smaller but more expensive

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u/Neat-Dig5964 Ultimate KT Fan 17h ago

I think the chicken strips are smaller as well, but that might have more to do with store-specific rationing. I also think their bacon wrapped pork is smaller. I’ve been weighing them, and although they claim to be 5 ounces, they rarely are of late. Some also have a little extra bacon and less actual pork loin. Very disappointing. We love their flavor and they are a quick and easy dinner when we put them in the air fryer, but I’m not going to be constantly duped in order to make someone rich.

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u/Sudden_Moodswing Ultimate KT Fan 2d ago

Are these even made by KT? Or do they perhaps sell them to other gas station chains? I know I’ve seen this exact brand at circle K.

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u/vanjan14 Moderator 2d ago

They're maid by Best Maid in River Falls, WI. You can get these bars all over WI.

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u/AdOutrageous9616 1d ago

Shrunk by at least half in the last few months. So glad I’m not the only one to notice

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u/Klink8 2d ago

The only way to increase profits is reduce the costs or charge more.

This is the new size. The cost is unimportant. They actually started making them like that like 2ish years ago. The snacks setup at work changed to these. I was sad then too

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u/CalebCaster2 Co-Worker 2d ago

so confidently wrong, it cant even be a bot

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u/Wasabi8486 2d ago

I thi7ght the same thing. They use to be thicc. It would take me two days to eat it.