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Companies who advertise without discounts

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Craig234

Lifer
In theory, companies shouldn't have to offer discounts. But in practice, it's nearly universal.

Two examples of companies who don't understand this:

1. Little Caesars

You get those mailings of fliers for lots of companies with fast food discount coupons. Except Little Caesars.

Theirs looks the same, but is simply listing the menu items and the normal prices.

When I recently called to order a pizza and mentioned a coupon from the 'Entertainment' book, the person said they were surprised to hear any coupons existed.

2. In-n-out

Their menu lists combos - burger, drink, fries - but the price is simply the price of those items added.

I can't think of another chain that doesn't discount. Most are offering 'value combos', such as Carl's Jr.'s new $5 combo offerings such as burger/hot dog/fries/drink.

A new CEO of JCPenneys tries this approach - no more sales, only fair value prices.

He did not last, it was a disaster.
 
zinfamous said:
In-N-Out doesn't need discounts because their prices are by default better than their competition, as are their offerings.
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Their prices are not, limiting you to offerings - and I don't care much for their fries and their drinks are clearly worse offerings.
 
Little Ceasers is already advertised as the cheapest pizza you can get, I doubt that their profit margins could take any sort of real coupons that are mass delivered.
 
Most "combos" at fast food joints save you like 10 cents who cares about that "discount".

I ordered a medium meal at BK I think it was and he was like 'you can get the large for 10 cents more' and I said no. I don't need a gallon of soda and 4 pounds of fries.
 
Craig234 said:
In theory, companies shouldn't have to offer discounts. But in practice, it's nearly universal.



A new CEO of JCPenneys tries this approach - no more sales, only fair value prices.

He did not last, it was a disaster.
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He was an Apple VP. Does Apple offer discounts? I don't think they do which is where he got the idea. Only retailers give discounts on Apple products and usually not very often.
 
Fast food coupons are a waste of money for owners due to the huge number of fast food addicts who ONLY eat at specific fast food outlets if they have a coupon. Otherwise, they tend to eat at the one that has easiest access. Convenience is king.
 
I find Little Caesar's to be good value. Lunch for 3 days for $5.41??!! Hokay~!!

Guess I don't see the need, for them.
 
MagnusTheBrewer said:
Fast food coupons are a waste of money for owners due to the huge number of fast food addicts who ONLY eat at specific fast food outlets if they have a coupon. Otherwise, they tend to eat at the one that has easiest access. Convenience is king.
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When i worked for Domino's in High school and college we did not care about coupons unless it was a BOGO coupon or if you stiffed us drivers, then we demanded the coupon.
 
Craig234 said:
Their prices are not, limiting you to offerings - and I don't care much for their fries and their drinks are clearly worse offerings.
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the fries are bad, but the only thing I drink anywhere is water, beer, and sometimes wine. So beverage pricing is pointless, especially at fast food joints. No one cares about the quality of sugary flavored syrup. For me, value meals are usually 50 cents to a dollar more expensive than what I would eat, because the crappy soda is a waste.
 
Some companies paint themselves into a corner with coupons. I wouldn't walk into Bed, Bath & Beyond these days to buy a $10 item without one of their 20% off coupons.

For many others, it's a matter of competition. Burger King, Wendy's, Carls. The cheap food they serve is mostly interchangeable, so maybe that $1 off coupon makes a difference when Joe Sixpack goes out for his gutbuster lunch.
 
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I don't know about food, but lots of luxury brands don't offer discounts and still advertise a lot. Their whole business model is exclusivity through high-prices, so they'd rather destroy unsold merchandise than sell it at a discount and damage the brand prestige.
 
You mean like those companies that advertise discounts every day when in reality they are either the same price or jacked up with a discount on top? Like Guitar Center/Musicians Friend? Omaha Steak....etc?
 
zinfamous said:
the fries are bad, but the only thing I drink anywhere is water, beer, and sometimes wine. So beverage pricing is pointless, especially at fast food joints. No one cares about the quality of sugary flavored syrup. For me, value meals are usually 50 cents to a dollar more expensive than what I would eat, because the crappy soda is a waste.
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There is a difference between discussing whose beverages are better and what you like to consume. It wouldn't make a lot of sense for someone to argue In N Outs burgers aren't better because they don't eat burgers... There are three elements were discussing with the combos, and I was pointing out on quality In N out loses on two. I'm with you on water being a better choice.
 
cfenton said:
I don't know about food, but lots of luxury brands don't offer discounts and still advertise a lot. Their whole business model is exclusivity through high-prices, so they'd rather destroy unsold merchandise than sell it at a discount and damage the brand prestige.
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That is a valid topic of the broader topic, as is those who abuse the discounts....

Wait for it...
 
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