Eating out nearly always incurs greater transaction costs. McDonald’s is no exception. Cashiers, the people cooking the food, the person who owns the restaurant, all of whom need part of the profit, all add to the transaction cost. Even though there are still cashiers and people who work at a normal food store, it still incurs fewer transaction costs, and is less expensive. | Eating out nearly always incurs greater transaction costs. McDonald’s is no exception. Cashiers, the people cooking the food, the person who owns the restaurant, all of whom need part of the profit, all add to the transaction cost. Even though there are still cashiers and people who work at a normal food store, it still incurs fewer transaction costs, and is less expensive. |