Two of the most successful companies on the planet (Apple & Exxon) don't have free food. There is nothing wrong with charging say $5 for a (subsidized) meal. I

Two of the most successful companies on the planet (Apple & Exxon) don't have free food. There is nothing wrong with charging say $5 for a (subsidized) meal. It cuts down waste and communicates to employees that the company is working to reduce your costs, and also that they want you to make good decisions (not waste food). It's only two examples, but I think it's more than a coincidence. Also, those two companies seem to have more stable workplaces for employees. Yahoo seems to be a mess over the past decade.