Which of these two side-by-side McDonalds would you make a habit of patronizing? (wages, poll)

[Little-Acorn]

Which of these two identical, side-by-side McDonalds with equal quality food, service etc. would you make a habit of patronizing?

(a) The one with "normal" McDonalds prices and wages

(b) The one where each food item and drink cost $.50 to $1.00 more than "normal", and paid $15.00/hr?


You didn't think the wages that today's "strikers" are demanding, were going to come for free, did you?

[Nepenthe]

Trick question. Neither. Haven't been to that joint in decades. About twice a year I might get Arby's when they have the 4 for $5, that's about it.

But just hypothetically... The question must be asked about the quality of service, speed, food, cleanliness, cute girls, etc. I'm getting from each. If they are, as a thought experiment, IDENTICAL save for the difference in cost and wages, then as an economizing individual I will ALWAYS choose the one where I pay less money.

If there are differences in any aspect of the consumer experience then I would make a determination using algorithms known only to me as to which one I would patronize. I certainly pay more for things I perceive to be providing me greater utility (whether that utility is pleasantness, efficient speed, convenience, quality, or whatever) from time to time. My determination of that choice and the weight given to each of those aspects will likely vary from the next customer's choice, and so on.

[Little-Acorn]

I just modfied the poll slightly, to specify that the two Macd's were identical, with equal quality of food and service. (Left out the part about cute girls.)

Obviously, the poll was intended to measure between two places that were "equal in all ways except the specified wages and prices".

And kind of left it up to the non-Mickey's fans to figure out that they could substitute two identical fast-food places of whatever brand they liked.

Didn't really want the poll to start looking like a cell phone contract where nobody reads the eighteen pages of fine print.

So I put the fine print in THIS post, so people could ignore it here instead.

[Mach50]

well never mind since you changed the poll.

Spoiler

If the 15/hour means happier and better quality people, I might choose it.

[Little-Acorn]

So far, five for the less expensive place, zero for the place where the owner caved to the strikers (that'll show him!), and one who chickened out of voting.

But the day is young.

[Mach50]

Originally Posted by Little-Acorn

So far, five for the less expensive place, zero for the place where the owner caved to the strikers (that'll show him!), and one who chickened out of voting.

But the day is young.

Who in their right mind would pay more for the same exact product?

The poll is ridiculous and you are missing the point that the workers believe they should be paid more.If the owners don't agree, well just fire them if they are so replaceable.

PLUS These people are working for a living. They are not asking for a handout from you. They're asking for a raise from their employer.

[remoddahouse]

McDonald's? Haha, people still eat there?

[Little-Acorn]

Originally Posted by remoddahouse

McDonald's? Haha, people still eat there?

Yup.

To help you catch up: People still drink beverages and watch television, too.

[Nepenthe]

Originally Posted by Little-Acorn

...and one who chickened out of voting.

Okay I voted, thanks for clarifiying.

[Little-Acorn]

Originally Posted by Nepenthe

Okay I voted, thanks for clarifiying.

That wasn't you.