Social media users are up in arms as the Golden Arches appear to be pinching pennies amid slipping sales.
Ah, McDonald's. Perched under Golden Arches , it's one of the most famous fast food chains in the world. But amid slipping sales, it seems like Ronald is pinching pennies. It could mean saying goodbye to free drink refills, and the internet isn't having it. “I have seen a variety of people on this app say they've went into a McDonald's, got their drink, eaten inside, asked for a free refill and have been refused,' TikTok user Mike Haracz said in a May 5 post.
So what’s the big deal about a little less soda? David Henkes of consulting firm Technomic told Marketplace the profit margins on soft drinks are extremely high, oftentimes ranging from 90% to 95%. “It’s essentially pennies per drink for the cost of the syrup,” Henkes told Marketplace. “It’s a good business, and that’s why a lot of times, you see companies doing any size for $1.
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