Switching to a different fast food chain is as easy as walking next door in most cases.
Switching cable providers is impossible for many (Comcast is my only choice), or may require hours lost from work while dealing with customer service, returning equipment, waiting for installers, etc.
Wendy’s, Carl Jrs, Burger King, local places that sell quality burgers.
Remember people only choose McDonalds because of the consistent quality, for whatever definition of “quality” you want to ascribe to them, and low cost.
> people only choose McDonalds because of the consistent quality
Indeed, this is the only reason I eat McDonald's when I do - it doesn't matter where in the world I am, I know exactly what I'm getting, and I can pay in USD cash (although change is returned in local currency)
I do not. However I’ve spoken to a franchise owner after visiting 7 countries where they accepted USD who explained why. Don’t take it as gospel, but try it yourself next time you travel and see what happens.
The hours lost are worth it in the long run though if a competitor is going to cut your bill by 20-25% per month. If there is a valid competitor that is (almost never in the US).
With 2 competitors, you essentially need to negotiate with a willingness to swich every year or 2 at the most. That ends up being a substantial amount of time.
Switching to a different fast food chain is as easy as walking next door in most cases.
Switching cable providers is impossible for many (Comcast is my only choice), or may require hours lost from work while dealing with customer service, returning equipment, waiting for installers, etc.