Original Post:
Am I supposed to be excited? How bad must your resturant be running if the best you've got to offer is your excess ice.
Update:
Some of you have expressed criticism of how I've framed this. You guys are right. I'm fuckin losing it.
I think I've been spending too much time reading news, seeing dead babies, Názis taking over the country, the cIimate crisis etc.. I'm not being sarcastic, I think this shit has fucked me up. I'm at the point where seeing a sign for lce is perceived as bleak doom.
I need to take a break from, everything. Thank you for holding up the mirror.
18 Comments
PP_BOY_@lemmy.world · 46 pts · 1y
That's not a promotion, just a thing they're selling for the summer season. Damn convenient too IMO
Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 17 pts · 1y
Perhaps I've become too cynical.
Rhaedas@fedia.io · 12 pts · 1y
It's all about add on sales. If you go in and buy just a burger, even at the prices today they're likely losing money from that sale. They want you to buy sides or a drink, and if it's a spot where people are ordering meals for a game or event ice is a quick way to make more money. All it takes is a sign placement, and if they don't know you have ice, they aren't going to order any.
Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 1y
Yeah that's fair
MrQuallzin@lemmy.world · 14 pts · 1y
Not uncommon to do during heat waves or summer events. Can be cheaper than buying it from a grocery store
bobs_monkey@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 1y
Shit ice goes for $5-6 a bag here, that'd be a heck of a deal.
LilB0kChoy@lemm.ee · 13 pts · 1y
I live in Minnesota and these signs show up in the drive thru of our local BK every summer and disappear every winter. I don’t think it’s any kind of special promotion, probably just an additional revenue stream.
The fountain machines typically have a bunch of ice in the hopper already, I’m guessing any bagged ice they sell is probably pretty high margin and not frequent enough to interfere with the primary business.
unce@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 11 pts · 1y
Sonic sells ice too. I think they do it every summer. Can top off your cooler while picking up food.
JoMiran@lemmy.ml · 10 pts · 1y
Depending on the size of the bag, that might not be a bad deal.
Cort@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
When they did it last summer, I asked how much ice for $2 and was told about 2lbs. It's only enough for a 6 pack cooler
JoMiran@lemmy.ml · 4 pts · 1y
2lbs?!? LMFAO
geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 1y
1 ice please
vk6flab@lemmy.radio · 9 pts · 1y
In Australia most petrol stations and liquor stores sell ice in 5 kg bags. I'm not sure if you can even buy it here at Hungry Jack's (the name of the Burger King franchise in Australia).
sprite0@sh.itjust.works · 8 pts · 1y
roofuskit@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
Company with ice machine who sells things also sells ice... woe is the current state of society!
Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 1y
I don't know who downvoted you, but you're right. I've edited the OP.
roofuskit@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Glad the reality check had a positive affect. We're all having a rough time right now so I get your state of mind.
DrFistington@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
three20three@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
Chick-fil-A sells their ice as well - great for parties.
ohwhatfollyisman@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
go there with your toddler, buy two bags, and you have your own rap song.