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[–] Rand0mA@lemmy.world -4 points 8 months ago (4 children)

Its not what they said. They said they are rolling out dynamic display boards. Don't trust shitty reporters

[–] dropcase@lemmy.world 8 points 8 months ago (1 children)

From the first section:

Under the test, burgers, Frosties, and other menu items will have “dynamic prices,” costing more during times of increased demand.

[–] Rand0mA@lemmy.world 0 points 8 months ago

I didn't read this shit article. I read what Wendy's actually said

[–] LifeOfChance@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

Don't get me wrong I have a short attention span too but if you're gonna toss negativity around maybe finish the first paragraph? But also how did you get past the first sentence?

[–] Stamau123@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

The price is what's dynamically changing on those boards, you realize

[–] flumph@programming.dev 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Here's the statement from their CEO Kirk Tanner (emphasis mine):

Beginning as early as 2025, we will begin testing more enhanced features like dynamic pricing and daypart offerings, along with AI-enabled menu changes and suggestive selling,” he said. “As we continue to show the benefit of this technology in our company-operated restaurants, franchisee interest in digital menu boards should increase, further supporting sales and profit growth across the system.

Here's the Oxford English Definition of "dynamic pricing" since 1929:

the practice of varying the price for a product or service to reflect changing market conditions, in particular the charging of a higher price at a time of greater demand.

Referring to reporters, investors, and consumers as "shitty" for taking a company at their word is just silly.

[–] Rand0mA@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Lol cheers blud