Free Refills - why only in the US?

[Chris7]

but it's the same postmix stuff in the UK and free refills aren't common here!

[chrisj]

they are getting that way now Chris7, its catching on

[chris]

You always used to get free refills of coffee at macdonalds here. Dont know if you still do. I always used to buy a small one and refill it 4 times.

[chrisj]

I dont go to mcdonalds anymore we have a burger king nearer so I go there and thats free re-fills as many
times as you want

[sammibabe]

I think Ikea do the free refill as well. It's like a lot of things in the UK where most companies try to sting you every way they can. Not that many places do refills (although I do agree it is becoming more common it is still not the norm), days out trips are very expensive and often once you are in there is some thing else to pay for. I took my children out to a park today. One adult, 3 children cost over £15. There were a couple of play areas, woodland walks, gardens and a miniture train. Additional price for the train which cost another fiver!