Re:Phone is still the best way to order pizza
by throwawayboise on Saturday January 29, 2022 @09:01PM
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1980s and earlier.
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Re:Phone is still the best way to order pizza
by paulcole on Saturday January 29, 2022 @09:10PM
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Lol a grudge you’ve been carrying for quite awhile.
Re:Phone is still the best way to order pizza
by post_break on Sunday January 30, 2022 @12:42AM
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You just miss the 30 minutes or less guarantee risking the lives of everyone just admit it lol.
Re:Phone is still the best way to order pizza
by throwawayboise on Sunday January 30, 2022 @01:36PM
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I actually delivered for Dominos in those days. The 30 minute guarantee was not the reason drivers were dangerous. Stores had a limited delivery area that was set up so that you could get anywhere in about 10 minutes at normal traffic speeds. Drivers were not punished for late deliveries; in most cases when that happened, you and the manger both knew it was going to be late before it left the store.
The reason some drivers were reckless is because there was a commission on each delivery (and you often got tips as well). The more you delivered, the more money you made. In reality it didn't amount to much because you can't really drive much faster than the prevailing average traffic, you burned more fuel and wore out your brakes and tires if you drove like an idiot, but some drivers did anyway. It was heavily discouraged by the managers, at least where I worked.