this post was submitted on 27 Feb 2024
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Wendy’s is looking to test having the prices of its menu items fluctuate throughout the day based on demand, implementing a strategy that has already taken hold with ride-sharing companies and ticket sellers.

During a conference call earlier this month, Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner said that the Dublin, Ohio-based burger chain will start testing dynamic pricing, also known as surge pricing, as early as next year.

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[–] Chocrates@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I wonder what it says about me that it never crossed my mind that they would lower prices, only that they would increase it when there is more demand

[–] MrJameGumb@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago

It says that you've been paying attention lol