Does Pricing Consistency Still Matter Across Franchise Locations? 🐓
McDonald’s allows flexible pricing across its global franchise network. Sounds reasonable, right? But it also creates problems for pricing consistency. A dad in the US found out the hard way—his US$20 wasn’t enough to buy a 10‑piece Chicken McNuggets meal at an airport McDonald’s. Meanwhile,…
Cost and Pricing Management Processes You Need to Know Now🚦
It’s a tough time to be pricing anything. Tariffs, rising freight costs, supplier markups, and a volatile Aussie dollar are squeezing every link in the supply chain. For many businesses—retailers, manufacturers, service providers—these pressures are testing the strength of their pricing management process. The knee-jerk reaction…
How To Accelerate Private Equity Value Creation With Strategic Pricing 📠
What is private equity value creation? How can PE increase the value of a portfolio business by making further investments in the business’ strategic pricing capability? >Download Now: Free PDF A Capability Framework for Pricing Teams More often than not, private equity corporations don’t…
Shifting from Discount-Heavy Tactics to a Real Value-Based Pricing Strategy 🐝
Lots of businesses rely on discounts to keep sales moving, but when it’s time to shift toward better margins or a more premium brand, pulling back too fast can cause real damage. If you drop the discounts without a clear plan or a solid value-based pricing…
Competitor Oriented Pricing Is Tempting, But Is It Right for You? 🥇
Recently, Nike announced a price increase of up to $10 on premium footwear—a move that has prompted Adidas and Puma to consider similar adjustments. It’s a classic case of competitor oriented pricing, where strategy is shaped by what others in the market are doing. This scenario…
