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Wendy’s says it won’t use surge pricing
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By John Towfighi, CNN (CNN) — Don’t call Wendy’s new pricing plan “surge pricing.” In a blog post on Tuesday, the fast-food chain explained that its test of new menus with prices that change throughout the day is not meant to cost more for customers.
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Yes, Wendy’s is planning to implement surge pricing in 2025
Wendy's is preparing to test an "Uber-style" surge-pricing model where prices will fluctuate throughout the day based on demand -- meaning a Dave's burger will cost more during the lunchtime rush.
Fast food chain Wendy's is rolling out a "dynamic pricing" model where they change prices based on customer demand, they announced in a Tuesday earnings call.
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer 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.
How much you pay for a Wendy’s meal could depend on when you’re hungry. The Ohio-based fast-food chain is planning to introduce dynamic — or surge — pricing in 2025, according to Fox Business. That means the price of burgers, fries, chicken nuggets and Wendy’s signature Frosty milkshakes could fluct…
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — The price of a Wendy’s Frosty could soon fluctuate throughout the day as the chain looks to introduce Uber-like surge pricing on its menu. The practice, known as “dynamic pricing,” will begin testing in 2025, Wendy’s recently revealed in an earnings call.
Questions about whether the fast food chain would hike prices during the busiest times of day came after comments made by Wendy's President and CEO Kirk Tanner during an earnings call.
One of America's largest fast-food chains is looking at switching the way it prices food, with the cost of a meal changing based on the time of day you visit.
Chef Robbie Felice argued that while he is unsure how a dynamic pricing model for fast food will be received, the restaurant industry will be able to learn from it.
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