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Friday, September 30, 2011

Question of the Day

Why haven't more fast food restaurants followed McDonald's lead of offering any sized drink for a buck? 

6 comments:

Tracy said...

Because sadly their drinks are the products in the store that bring the most profit. Most fast food places offer value menu items to get you in and make their income off the drinks and fries.

Brent said...

I'm aware of the profit margin on fountain drinks. I still thought that someone else might do it even if it was for a limited time. McDonald's, I'm sure, is drawing in customers who come to just get fountain drinks that A. wouldn't have done so before and B. buying other food items they didn't originally intend on buying

Anonymous said...

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wibia said...

I thought the same thing the other day. McD did a great job. Grab a snack wrap while you getting the $1.00 drink, etc.. It was a great idea. It’s a good question and one that I do not have the answer to.

Brent said...

I drove by BK the other day and it seems they are offering large sweet tea for a buck, but the sign didn't mention other drinks. Personally I dont want to go to BK to find out

Sam said...

I think Steak-n-Shake offered ice tea for a buck this summer. Not sure if that's still the case.