Originally Posted by
moondog
That's why I said I'm not so familiar with commercial TV these days, BUT I still watch sports from time to time, including nationally broadcast contests. Subway, McDs, TB, Pizza Hut, etc always seem to be focused on some sort of deal. Yes, I realize there is often some sort of "prices may vary" disclaimer in tiny print at the end of these ads, but wouldn't you feel like a dufus if you had to tell customers that your location doesn't participate in that? I mean, you might as well terminate your franchise agreement if it comes to that because non-participation means that you're not deriving full value from one of the largest expense items that you're paying to be in the club.
Well, I have certainly been told many times over the years at many places including McDs, KFC, and others that "we" or "this location" are not "participating" in this or that offer. Also, if you look at menus online from many chains such as Texas Roadhouse, Pappadeaux, and many others, you have to specify location to get prices. I have experimented, and those prices do vary widely depending on location. Often even the menus are different.