As an avid soda drinker, nothing infuriates me more than going to a restaurant, paying an absurd price for a soda and then being charged for a refill. Soda is one of the biggest and easiest money makers for restaurants. The cost to the restaurant is about 25 cents per cup (even less with reusable cups) but they will charge the customer upwards of $2.50. I’m not saying that this markup is unreasonable. No one has to drink soda. It they charge too much people will just drink something else. My issue is solely with charging for refills for soda from a fountain. For the amount of money most places charge for soda, I think it is only right for that amount to pay for enough beverage to last through the meal. A lot of places will also not warn you in advance, which is especially shady. It is generally easy to determine that you’re screwed when you receive your drink, but by then it is too late. Restaurants that offer free refills will bring you a giant glass you are unlikely to need refilled, while restaurants that don’t will bring you a small glass (often mostly filled with ice).
All restaurants that offer fountain sodas must provide free refills.
If a restaurant serves soda from cans than I guess it is OK to charge for a second can, but then they have to specify that they serve canned soda in their menu. This rule is also going to apply to fast food restaurants (dine-in only) and movie theaters. Theme parks must offer free refills while inside a restaurant but can charge for additional sodas at stands since these often require the use of a new, clean cup every time.
Staying hydrated is important. People should not have to ration their paid for drinks with their meal. From now on everyone can drink to their heart’s content…with soda anyway.
As always I remain your all-powerful and benevolent Queen of the World,
Marisa
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