It cost the consumer 30 to 50 cents, it cost the fast food places about 5 cents, the mark up on the cheese is far more greater than the the burger itself. As for the drink prices, this is how they really make money. They are not charging you for a drink, they are charging you for a "CUP" that is how they do inventory, amount of cups used. The biggest "rip off" is coffee and tea, 1 tea bag which is
approximately 5 cents will make enough tea for 5 cups at $1.39 a cup, good net profit, huh ?
approximately 5 cents will make enough tea for 5 cups at $1.39 a cup, good net profit, huh ?