Wendy’s has spoken to its manager after suggestions that it plans to introduce “surge pricing” to its menu received a decidedly frosty response this week, with the company scrambling to clarify that it has no intention of making itself the Uber of fast-food chains.

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    8 months ago

    Because waiting a few minutes longer for food isn’t the same as waiting 10+ minutes for a ride. People need to get places quickly.

    Have you considered that the two businesses may be different? Guess what, electric companies do the same thing!

    As it turns out, supplying electricity and taxi services are different than food service.