"Most large fast food chains offer free drink refills, but it can vary by location. McDonald's is set to phase out its self-serve beverage fountains by 2032, meaning each franchise will be able to decide for itself if it wants to offer free refills."
"The price of a small fountain drink at Wendy's in New York is $2.79. A large is $3.99. If you bought large drinks every time, that would work out to $230 wasted per year."
"Free refills cost a restaurant pennies, so it's not a loss to offer them. Beverages have the highest profit margins in restaurants, often up to 90%."
"If you want to get more drink for your money, another trick is to skip the ice. Restaurants like McDonald's spend a lot of time and money researching the exact right size and shape of ice."
Fast food combos typically include a main dish, side, and drink, with many chains offering free refills. McDonald's plans to phase out self-serve fountains by 2032, allowing franchises to decide on refills. A small drink at Wendy's costs $2.79, while a large is $3.99, leading to significant savings if families opt for smaller drinks and refill. Free refills are inexpensive for restaurants, with high profit margins on beverages. Skipping ice can also maximize drink volume without extra cost.
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