poistohintaa

Poistohintaa, also known as "poistohinta" or "poistohintainen", is a Finnish term that translates to "takeaway price" or "takeaway pricing". It refers to the practice of offering a lower price for a product or service when it is purchased for immediate consumption or takeaway, rather than for delivery or dine-in. This pricing strategy is commonly used by restaurants, cafes, and other food service establishments.

The primary purpose of poistohintaa is to encourage customers to choose takeaway or delivery options, thereby reducing the establishment's overhead costs associated with seating and serving customers on-site. By offering a lower price for takeaway, businesses can attract more customers and potentially increase their overall sales.

However, poistohintaa can also be seen as a form of price discrimination, where different prices are charged for the same product or service based on the customer's choice of consumption method. Critics argue that this practice can be unfair to customers who prefer to dine in or have the product delivered, as they are effectively paying more for the same service.

Despite these criticisms, poistohintaa remains a popular and widely used pricing strategy in Finland and other countries. It allows businesses to offer competitive prices for takeaway options while still maintaining profitability for dine-in and delivery services.