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flag Maine and NYC lawmakers seek to ban restaurant dynamic pricing, despite no current use, citing affordability concerns.

flag Maine and New York City lawmakers are pushing to ban dynamic pricing in restaurants, despite no known current use of such models. flag The move follows Wendy's 2024 plan to invest in digital menus that could enable time-based price changes, though the company later clarified it was only considering off-peak discounts. flag Critics, including progressive politicians and allies of mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, argue the practice could unfairly raise prices during peak hours, citing concerns over food affordability and labeling it "halalflation." flag However, no evidence shows widespread adoption. flag Supporters of the ban frame it as a defense against rising costs, while opponents note that restaurants already use price variations like happy hours and seasonal menus. flag Experts urge caution, saying dynamic pricing is voluntary and consumers can choose not to participate, advocating for market-driven solutions over preemptive legislation.

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