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MCDONALDS different prices at different outlets

PostPosted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:40 pm
by bayman
i do not understand why (in this case mcdonalds) has differing prices at different outlets for example i can get hash browns for $1.00,$1.05,$1.10 & at v.rugolos' old maccas $1.30 as for big macs they vary around the place as do some other items they have on the menu

i would've thought that places with the same name & selling the identical items would have their prices uniform

PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 12:00 am
by zipzap
Well I know I won't be able to sleep tonight...

PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:34 am
by therisingblues
This reminds me of the hot day Coke phenomenae that occurred in Australia about 7 or 8 years ago. Do they still do this? I am talking about how Coke jacked up their prices on any day that was above 30 degrees C.

Re: MCDONALDS different prices at different outlets

PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 11:44 am
by Psyber
bayman wrote:i do not understand why (in this case mcdonalds) has differing prices at different outlets for example i can get hash browns for $1.00,$1.05,$1.10 & at v.rugolos' old maccas $1.30 as for big macs they vary around the place as do some other items they have on the menu

i would've thought that places with the same name & selling the identical items would have their prices uniform

Local pricing - the price has nothing to do with the cost of production and wages etc. and all to do with what the local market will accept. Petrol pricing is similar - always dearer in the eastern suburbs.

PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:38 pm
by Squawk
The same principle applies to tickets for AFL games - different prices at different grounds. It peeves me right off.

PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:50 pm
by JK
Surely franchised outlets would generally run with uniform pricing though?

Re: MCDONALDS different prices at different outlets

PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:56 pm
by Coorong
bayman wrote:i do not understand why (in this case mcdonalds) has differing prices at different outlets for example i can get hash browns for $1.00,$1.05,$1.10 & at v.rugolos' old maccas $1.30 as for big macs they vary around the place as do some other items they have on the menu

i would've thought that places with the same name & selling the identical items would have their prices uniform


Obviously taking your girl ourt to dinner again Bayman. LOL

I remember we were staying at the Shangrila on Fiji, Booked a cab for the day to take us to Suva. Cabby says I will drop you at the best restaurant in all off Fiji and pick you up at 4pm.

McBloodyDonalds!

PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:44 pm
by ORDoubleBlues
You would think that the pricing would be uniform given that for the most part, McDonalds don't have stores in the more affluent suburbs.

Off topic a bit but I remember at one particular outlet in my younger days, you didn't even bother asking for a thickshake becuase the machine that made them was always on the blink.

PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:04 pm
by magpie in the 80's
all supermarket chains have different pricing for the same products in different areas. low income areas the products are cheaper and the same products dearer in high income areas.

PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:25 pm
by mighty_tiger_79
wheres MAL for all of your maccas info?????

PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 6:10 pm
by JK
As far as I'm aware all FRAUDway product is the same price at ANY of their stores, might need MAL to confirm though ..

PostPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 10:14 am
by mighty_tiger_79
Constance_Perm wrote:As far as I'm aware all FRAUDway product is the same price at ANY of their stores, might need MAL to confirm though ..


no fraudway is different prices at different locations

PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2007 12:27 am
by brod
The majority of supermarket price differences in a metro area is due to meeting competitiors on identicle or like items. A metro area will have the same pricing structure.
I can proudly say that my closest two McDonalds are the two most expensive in Australia
1. Pt Hedland, WA
2. Karratha, WA

PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2007 1:24 am
by mal
Constance_Perm wrote:As far as I'm aware all FRAUDway product is the same price at ANY of their stores, might need MAL to confirm though ..


Dont eat at those places so dont know the prices
Only time I go to Mcdonalds these days is to have a piss.

PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2007 1:37 pm
by another grub
Freight costs mal.....

How many 'son of macs' can you eat..... my record is 8.5..... scoobs best is 6.....cheap and awesome feed.......

PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2007 2:16 pm
by Lunchcutter
another grub wrote:Freight costs mal.....

How many 'son of macs' can you eat..... my record is 8.5..... scoobs best is 6.....cheap and awesome feed.......



you really think maccas is an "awesome" feed?? sheesh grub showing your fine cuisine ignorance there... now i reckon Gaucho's is one fine awesome feed ! or my local pub isnt bad for an awesome /cheap feed (daily specials and veggie and salad bar for 8.90-10.90 same cost.. much more healthy for ya.

PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2007 4:08 pm
by Punk Rooster
Lunchcutter wrote:
another grub wrote:Freight costs mal.....

How many 'son of macs' can you eat..... my record is 8.5..... scoobs best is 6.....cheap and awesome feed.......



you really think maccas is an "awesome" feed?? sheesh grub showing your fine cuisine ignorance there... now i reckon Gaucho's is one fine awesome feed ! or my local pub isnt bad for an awesome /cheap feed (daily specials and veggie and salad bar for 8.90-10.90 same cost.. much more healthy for ya.
:lol: coming from a hardened smoker.... :wink:

hehe

PostPosted: Sat May 05, 2007 11:40 pm
by Lunchcutter
Punk Rooster wrote:
Lunchcutter wrote:
another grub wrote:Freight costs mal.....

How many 'son of macs' can you eat..... my record is 8.5..... scoobs best is 6.....cheap and awesome feed.......



you really think maccas is an "awesome" feed?? sheesh grub showing your fine cuisine ignorance there... now i reckon Gaucho's is one fine awesome feed ! or my local pub isnt bad for an awesome /cheap feed (daily specials and veggie and salad bar for 8.90-10.90 same cost.. much more healthy for ya.
:lol: coming from a hardened smoker.... :wink:


and that's only the half of it.. cock head :wink: