Deceptive pricing at Burger King

Fast food is like any other business...most have lower prices for
those who pay attention to details a bit more.
This is not deceptive as much as it is money in BK's pocket if the
customer decides not to figure something out.
They are giving you two options for the same product...just more for
one than the other.

I wouldn't say it's deceptive. But, it is interesting how businesses
operate.
I was at BK and I ordered 2 WHoppers for $3.50; a lady came in behind
me, and ordered 2 whopper specials. When I made the comment, "Whoppers
are $3 a piece?" the lady was a bit ticked, because she didn't see the
2 for $3.50 sign, and spent $6, and the cashier didn't even suggest
the 2 for $3.50. Can't say I blame her. Businesses tend to be too
short sighted. They now have a ticked customer, when they could have
made her extremely happy by pointing this out.
I agree with the priciple of your letter.

I dont think this is deceptive at all. You can go to the grocery store
and get a 25oz jar of something for $3.00 or you can get the 12oz jar
for $1.68. You actually have to figure out the cost per ounce to
figure out which is the better deal.

McDonalds did the same thing with their Double Cheeseburger when it
was on the $1.00 menu. You could buy the double cheeseburger for $1.00
or two cheeseburgers at $.89 each.

I wonder if it's a conspiracy...Why just today, I was at the super
market, and they had 12 packs of string cheese for $3/50. Or, they
had the 24 pack of string cheese for $4.99 with a $2 off coupon right
on the package...Why in the world would I pay $3.50 for 12 when I can
get 24 for $3.00!!

It's everywhere I tell you, EVERYWHERE!

Sorry, just having a bit of fun.

Several years ago, I went into Wendy's and ordered my food (for
eat-in). I noted that Wendy's was offering "free refills."

I asked "what is the smallest drink I can get, that has free
refills?"

The cashier replied, "If you're thirsty, get the Super Biggee. If
not, we have smaller sizes."

"Yes, but what I want to know is what's the smallest size that has
free refills. I don't mind going back to the fountain, so I want to
get the smallest size that has a refill. Does the small let me get
free refills?"

"But the small cup holds less than the Super Biggee. So if you want
to drink a lot, you'll want the Super Biggee." said the cashier.

"I don't think you understand. If I can get unlimited refills, why
would I pay more to get the bigger cup. Other than the trouble of
having to walk back to the fountain."

"Sir," she said (and I swear this is true), "if I knew something like
that, I wouldn't be working here."

My dog eats Mighty Dog. At Petsmart it's sixty cents a can so 12 cans
would be $7.20. A 12 pack is $7.49, $.29 more.

I was at the local supermarket and the two pack of Barber Chicken
Cordon Bleu is $4.99 and the six pack is $15.99, $1.03 more than
buying three 2 packs. I've been checking the unit pricing more often
when I see products offered in different amounts.

wegmans usually posts what something costs per pound overall, or
per-whatever....

the tuna's not on sale now so it's back to the 4-pack being the
cheaper option

My local BK has 2 different chicken options - chicken tenders which
are the little nuggets and chicken fries, which are the long
stick-like things.

The fries are 8 for $2.99 and they are also all white meat, as opposed
to whatever they put in those nasty nuggets. It's equivalent to
McDonald's Chicken McNuggets vs. their premium chicken tenders.

As for the ice in the drinks, there is a marker on the cups that they
expect the cup to be filled to. If you don't like that, you have the
option of requesting "light ice" or "no ice" or, just fill the cup up
yourself if you are in the restaurant.

I don't eat at Burger King very often, but now I will always see
chicken feet chicken tenders.

:)

I don't see how it is deceptive; it is clearly labeled on the menu how
much you get for the price. Often times the value menu is a better
deal. The "value" drink is a 16 oz. for $0.99. The 20 oz. small is
around $1.39. At Wendy's, the $0.99 double stack cheeseburger is
around 1/4 net weight prior to cooking. The classic single with cheese
(one patty, same amount of meat) is around $2.79. The same goes for BK
breakfast items.

the tenders on the value menue are small and crown shaped nuggets -
the ones on the regular menu are the longer, rectangle shaped tenders.
This same conversation came up at my work and the gal on the BK run
ordered 2 of the value ones to save money - it isn't the same product.
If they gave you the same tenders you should be writing a thank you
letter :)

How is it deceptive if you figured it out?

On top of that its clearly marked.


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