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Real estate prices for a big box store and small convenience store are totally different. Wait until you find out the cost of producing most non-alcoholic beve

• cutemonster 6y ago
  A bit more than water but not much, may I guess? Transporting and storage and the waiter/ress is the real cost?
  • Daviey 6y ago
    The subsidies from high-fructose corn syrup etc, may even make the production of fizzy drinks less than water.
  • dharmab 6y ago
    Fountain drinks are produced on-site using tap water and concentrated syrup. Transport and shipping cost is low since the syrup doesn't take up much space. A typical fast food soda (any size) costs about 15-20 cents for the cup and soda, and is sold for $1 on the low end. Larger chains can optimize the price down to 5-10 cents on the most popular sodas. Labor costs are insignificant if the customer self-serves from the fountain.
    • cutemonster 6y ago
      Ok, thanks. I previously assume the drinks were in coke cans, but now when you mention cups instead, and self serving, it's more obvious to me how the drinks can be that inexpensive.