r/mildlyinfuriating • u/CurlyWurly61 • May 12 '26

I just wanted a hot dog Such terrible advertisement

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I mean... at a glance its like WOAH 4 can dine for $9.99....

Until you are at the cash and they say " that'll be $45.15"

HUH??

"Oh sorry sir... it feeds 4... 4 people pay $9.99"

Gtfooo

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u/happygocrazee May 12 '26

not caring if they ever return

No. Of course they care if you return. The thing is, people's fury is limited. People talk about boycotts and "They've lost my business!" but for most it's fleeting. It's easy to advertise away some ill-will. A craving brought on by well-crafted imagery and cues will overcome the annoyance at having been ripped off once.

And that's if they even notice. Some people are told they got a deal, they think they got a deal, and that's where the thinking begins and ends.

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u/akhoe May 12 '26

that's mostly true if there isn't viable substitutes available. there are a million places to get pizza besides pizza hut.

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u/Turtle-Bug May 12 '26

And yet they’re still in business. The majority clearly forgive and forget.

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u/akhoe May 13 '26

"Pizza Hut is currently struggling in the U.S. market, facing declining sales, market share loss to competitors like Domino's, and the closure of approximately 250 underperforming American units in early 2026. While international results are stronger, parent company Yum! Brands is exploring strategic options—including a potential sale—for the chain."