Friday, January 06, 2006

McDonalds Honest 'Mistake'?

Note: Thanx Kuek for telling me that the KFC's fish sandwich is already in circulation on other countries and doing well.

Lately, for quick lunches I opted for McDonalds since no hand washing necessary and no plates + tables necessary. I noticed that they have three burgers that's priced at RM2.50 as a promotion that has been going on for some time. One burger, amazingly is the double chess burger. I'll let you see the Value Meal in comparison for Ala Carta for the burgers.

McValue Meal


McChicken Burger + Fries (M) + Coke (M) = RM6.75


Dbl Cheese Burger + Fries (M) + Coke (M) = RM6.75


Ala Carte

McChicken - RM4.95 Fries (M) - RM2.50
Coke (M) - RM1.95 Total = RM9.40


Dbl Cheese - RM2.50 Fries (M) - RM2.50
Coke (M) - RM1.95 Total = RM6.95


SUMMARY
If you buy the McChicken value meal (RM6.75) instead of buying them ala carte (RM9.40), you save RM2.65. Basically, you get the Fries free of charge and another 15 cents.

But, if you buy the Double Cheeseburger meal (RM6.75) instead of buying them ala carte (RM6.95), you save only 20 cents.

You save 1200% more buying the McChicken meal than the Dbl Cheeseburger meal. McDonald's honest mistake? Or clouded agenda?

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Anyway, still, it's 20 cents cheaper....