Saturday, January 23, 2010

Burger King Franchisees Can't Have It Their Way

The price of a double cheeseburger is generating a lot of heat among Burger King franchisees.

In an ongoing dispute that could affect how the nation's hundreds of franchise organizations set prices, the burger chain is insisting that its two beef-patty sandwich be sold for no more than $1—in line with other items on its "Value Menu."

But the company's franchisees claim that at that price, they lose money.

Although the loss on each sandwich may only be a few cents, a typical restaurant might sell several hundred of the burgers each week.

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