Yahoo Finance How you can get a free cup of coffee
There is a store currently giving away hot cups of coffee for free, and the catch is not too onerous for java addicts.
7-Eleven Australia is currently running a promotion that sees any customer bringing their own plastic or glass reusable cup receive their coffee for free.
The machine-made espresso at 7-Eleven is usually $1 for a regular size, and comes in short black, long black, latte, flat white and cappuccino. Full cream or low fat milk are offered.
The deal, running until September 2, has coffee enthusiasts on social media in a frenzy.
"Loving my free morning coffee from 7-11, not only saving me money but good promoting use of reusable cups. #winwin," said one woman on Facebook.
Another woman praised 7-Eleven for its "smart marketing".
"It's also promoting a liking to their coffee more so than the cups and a habit for going in to get it… Not bad coffee too."
But some customers have complained about store staff falsely telling them the deal was only valid when using a 7-Eleven reusable cup.
"The 7/11 told my husband he had to buy their reusable cups. He’s lying obviously but hubby couldn’t be bothered arguing with the guy."
Considering the troubles that 7-Eleven franchisees and employees have had in Australia in recent years, some social media users expressed sympathy that store owners had to endure such a promotion handed down from head office.
"People seem to want to think 'it's free' its not! They do it so you buy more in the store but people doing the free thing are tight-arses and don't! Very sad for the franchisees," said one Facebook user.
7-Eleven this month opened its 700th store in Australia. Most outlets are franchise-owned, while head office is still dealing with the consequences of its underpayment wage scandal.
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