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Marriott hopes to save its bacon by saving its bacon

MariottIn an over-the-top example of watching the pennies so the dollars add up, Marriott Intl. (NYSE: MAR) has found an extra $2 million a year in its bacon. Fortune Magazine reports that the chain has abandoned uniform six-inch strip of crispy goodness in favor of strips of varying lengths. The lower price of the irregular sizes should bolster the bottom line, it hopes without harming the perception of value of its customers.

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Last updated: November 27, 2009: 10:20 PM

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