I managed for Taco Bell for 6 years ran two stores and had what was called a 2 in 1 (2 franchises in 1 store).
Anyway this was back in the 90's and we sold a large soda for 99 cents cost to Taco Bell less than 15 cents and that included the cup...that's where they recoup a lot of costs.
I would never wish restaraunt management on any of my enemies especially fast food management.
People who would act civil returning a $150 VCR to Best Buy that didn't work properly were ready to jump across the counter to beat some pimply faced 16 year old's ass for accidentally putting onions on their 59 cent burrito.
Seriously...I have seen so many upper middle class people lose it mentally over a taco or burrito it isn't funny....lol well now it is
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