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You fellows talking about McDonalds might also remember the drink location. Once upon a time it was behind the counter and refills cost money. Many years ago I read an article that said the decision to move the drink counter outside and let people have free refills was caused by one of the minimum wage increases. When the cost of another employee exceeded the cost of coke syrup, free drinks won!

[Mastador1]

The production cost of of any carbonated beverage any where is is miniscule to the outrageous profit margin. The beverage dispensers where moved to the lobby, despite pilferage and very slightly reduced profits so that the cashiers could churn through more transactions without stopping to make a drink, it takes no time at all to put a empty cup on a tray. I was there , I implemented it in my store so I know the real reason.