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It would be less aggravating to consumers if they framed it as off-peak discounts, rather than letting it be compared to surge pricing. Eg, they'd have a list
by drewg123 3y ago
It would be less aggravating to consumers if they framed it as off-peak discounts, rather than letting it be compared to surge pricing. Eg, they'd have a list price as their max price, and they could vary the discount throughout the day..
- michaelmrose 3y agoThis actually means something different. Notably its obviously a lie if your price floats up from your present baseline. People are stupid but they aren't that stupid.
- basil-rash 3y agoThey aren’t stupid but they are forgetful. There’d be a couple weeks of sharp bitterness then a low grumble, just as always happens when fast food prices get raised.
- goda90 3y agoI remember several fast food restaurants were trying afternoon "happy hour" deals a few years ago. Pretty much a simpler version of that.
- a_e_k 3y agoThe Taco Bell near me still does that. The difference is that they have large printed signs advertising the discounted prices and the times they apply (2p-5p). The posted prices are dependable as long as one checks a clock.
- DerekL 3y agoMany, many restaurants have had lunch specials for a long time.