It’s unlikely they are able to gouge McDonald’s and the large companies. Even the article mentioned that the big competition is for those massive contracts. It’s much more likely that McDonald’s and co can shop around, negotiate a great price, and maintain margins.
It’s the mom and pops, the regional suppliers that can’t do anything, and likely pay much higher prices than the megacorps.
It’s the mom and pops, the regional suppliers that can’t do anything, and likely pay much higher prices than the megacorps.