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So how exactly do these restaurants encourage you to eat more and spend more than you intended?
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Read on to find out how to spot the signs.
Perceptions matter, so businesses have to be careful about how and what they charge."
“I’m seeing a little bit more of this lately.
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People forget they’re paying full price for one of the items,” Ofek says.
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Sometimes, all you want is a sandwich.
Fast food restaurants partner with third-party delivery apps to make ordering and delivery seamlessat a price.
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“Uber Eats, Just Eat and Deliveroo are our delivery partners,” saysMcDonalds.
“We cook the delicious food and they deliver straight to your door.”
Customers can easily spend twice the money they would through delivery on added fees and tips.
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“We wanted to reestablish ourselves with kids and the family and say we were kid friendly.”
“Burger King and Wendy’s have always struggled to attract families the way McDonald’s has.”
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