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re: McDonalds to remove Self Serve fountains and may start charging for refills

Posted on 5/22/24 at 8:23 am to
Posted by LoneStar23
USA
Member since Aug 2019
5259 posts
Posted on 5/22/24 at 8:23 am to
They have turned the inside of the restaurant into what feels like a bank so it is super undesirable tos eat inside of them anyways
Posted by Obtuse1
Westside Bodymore Yo
Member since Sep 2016
26066 posts
Posted on 5/22/24 at 8:26 am to
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I'm surprised they're still in business.


It doesn't hurt that they are one of the largest real estate companies in the world and RE is their single largest revenue source.

That being said I would be far more surprised if someone said Wendy's or Burger King was going under. The one of each of the three on my way home from work always has a line at McDonald's where it is rare to see more than one car in the BK or Wendy's drive-through.
Posted by h0bnail
Member since Sep 2009
7473 posts
Posted on 5/22/24 at 8:26 am to
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Chic fil a does this but it’s to keep everything clean.

quote:


[quote]I bet it also discourages a lot of people from getting refills. Especially the refill when people are leaving and don't really want anymore drink but its right there so why not?


If you ate inside, they used to come by your table and offer to take your cup and refill it....or take your tray if you're finished. Not sure if that's still the case.
Posted by theCrusher
Slidell
Member since Nov 2007
1149 posts
Posted on 5/22/24 at 8:27 am to
Thread incoming from the high BMI folks.

“1st world problems”. I walked in to McDonald’s to order. They screwed up my xl coke and I’m stuck in traffic on 30a.
This post was edited on 5/22/24 at 8:31 am
Posted by teke184
Zachary, LA
Member since Jan 2007
96816 posts
Posted on 5/22/24 at 8:40 am to
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if they are trying to actively discourage people from using the dining room and focus more on drive thru business


This.

They pretty much killed dining room business with Covid and their current model isn’t much different, as they don’t want to have counter help. Those individuals only come out when your kiosk order is completed.



Going drive thru only kills the requirements to keep desk staff and maintain the dining room and bathrooms to a certain level.
Posted by Jack Ruby
Member since Apr 2014
22983 posts
Posted on 5/22/24 at 8:54 am to
Who the hell eats inside a McDonald's now except old men at 6 am and travelers passing through on a road trip because they couldn't find a Buccees?
Posted by TDTOM
Member since Jan 2021
15225 posts
Posted on 5/22/24 at 8:55 am to
Good. More profits.
Posted by VetteGuy
Member since Feb 2008
28633 posts
Posted on 5/22/24 at 8:59 am to
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McDonald's is transitioning


Great, just great.
Posted by Klark Kent
Houston via BR
Member since Jan 2008
67051 posts
Posted on 5/22/24 at 9:03 am to
more fun outcomes of the inflation that totally doesn't exist.
Posted by Bestbank Tiger
Premium Member
Member since Jan 2005
71751 posts
Posted on 5/22/24 at 9:04 am to
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McDonald's is transitioning


So brave.
Posted by chryso
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2008
11982 posts
Posted on 5/22/24 at 9:05 am to
Why should drink refills be free? Do you get more fries when you run out? How about chicken nuggets?
Posted by Bestbank Tiger
Premium Member
Member since Jan 2005
71751 posts
Posted on 5/22/24 at 9:08 am to
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being said I would be far more surprised if someone said Wendy's or Burger King was going under. The one of each of the three on my way home from work always has a line at McDonald's where it is rare to see more than one car in the BK or Wendy's drive-through.


Wendy's has a debt to asset ratio of 94%. I was thinking of grabbing a few shares but that made me reconsider.
Posted by Klark Kent
Houston via BR
Member since Jan 2008
67051 posts
Posted on 5/22/24 at 9:10 am to
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It's way too expensive to be fat these days


honestly, is it though?

how many extremely obese members of our society do you think are contributors? meaning their 'life style' isn't subsidized by taxpayers.
Posted by 3deadtrolls
lafayette
Member since Jan 2014
5787 posts
Posted on 5/22/24 at 9:13 am to
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McDonald's is clearly moving away from "eat in" business.


This is it. The profit margin on drive through customers is much better. No drink refills, no maintaining a dining area, no maintaining restrooms, no having to kick out bums and yutes.
Posted by biglego
Ask your mom where I been
Member since Nov 2007
76724 posts
Posted on 5/22/24 at 9:14 am to
I won’t even lie. I love McDonald’s. I’m not too proud to admit it. And as I get older I love Big Macs more and more.
Posted by FutureCorridor49
US 90
Member since May 2023
258 posts
Posted on 5/22/24 at 9:14 am to
Who goes sit down to eat inside a fast food restaurant?
Posted by Obtuse1
Westside Bodymore Yo
Member since Sep 2016
26066 posts
Posted on 5/22/24 at 9:16 am to
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Wendy's has a debt to asset ratio of 94%. I was thinking of grabbing a few shares but that made me reconsider.


Don't let a single anecdotal bit of information dissuade you. I haven't been in that Wendy's in over 10 years, it may just be horribly run.
Posted by Colonel Angus
Member since Aug 2007
1653 posts
Posted on 5/22/24 at 9:17 am to
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Charging for refills on fountain drinks is complete bullshite.


When I was a kid (70s-EARLY 80s), my mom and dad would tell me at restaurants not to drink my Coke too fast because I wasn't getting another one. Not bec of health or caffeine issues. But because if you wanted a refill, it was the same prices as the original soda.
Posted by terriblegreen
Souf Badden Rewage
Member since Aug 2011
9713 posts
Posted on 5/22/24 at 9:18 am to
Im not saying I don't eat at McDonalds, but it ain't often. And when I do, there are usually no other options than being hungry.
Posted by Stealth Matrix
29°59'55.98"N 90°05'21.85"W
Member since Aug 2019
8017 posts
Posted on 5/22/24 at 9:19 am to
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Great, just what I wanted.. more interaction with the people who work at McDonalds. They're always so friendly and helpful.

*shaking cup in minimum wage worker's face*

"Say bra can you letcha boi get anudda coke up'n'ea. 'preciate cha."
This post was edited on 5/22/24 at 9:20 am
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