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Thread #144403   Message #3339635
Posted By: Jack the Sailor
17-Apr-12 - 02:58 PM
Thread Name: BS: Combo price my a**
Subject: RE: BS: Combo price my a**
gnu, they are instructed to ask that question. No use in pestering them. It is part of the implicit deal in entering a Fast food chain.

Why are they trained to ask that?

Good question, I am glad you asked.

Because the marginal cost of one drink to the store is between 5 & 15 cents. So even if they charge you 20 cents more they are still making money.