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In reply to the discussion: Americans are choking on surging fast-food prices. "I can't justify the expense," one customer says [View all]Irish_Dem
(55,824 posts)80. Now I am wondering if the dirt is why the McD fountain coke is so damn good.
Perfect blend of flavor and carbonation.
I am a very picky eater and it is something for me to give any food high praise.
Such a shame.
I had no idea.
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Americans are choking on surging fast-food prices. "I can't justify the expense," one customer says [View all]
dalton99a
May 2024
OP
+1. The food and restaurant industry is gouging Americans in a deliberate, systematic fashion
dalton99a
May 2024
#4
It's all about increasing the profit margin for shareholders. Not about running a business.
haele
May 2024
#8
Heck, the local backyard egg farm has doubled their prices in last year or so.
Silent Type
May 2024
#27
How about a national database of prices of products sold by where the consumer is purchasing it
MacKasey
May 2024
#16
Tough to practice 'home economics' while juggling 40+ hours working 1 or 2 jobs
Attilatheblond
May 2024
#65
For years, our local Silver Diner had an all-day breakfast flat iron steak and eggs for $16.99
EarlG
May 2024
#18
When I posted last week that the chicken sandwich I bought for a coworker at Wendy's
hlthe2b
May 2024
#19
There has been an explosion of mom and pop burger and shake joints out here in white rage America
Cheezoholic
May 2024
#23
You can slice the leftover chicken to make sandwiches for lunch the next week!
kimbutgar
May 2024
#47
A lot of the reason for that is the increase in fuel prices. This isn't rocket science, and I have no doubt
JohnSJ
May 2024
#26
Try Burger King - They've got coupons in the mail that bring the price WAY down.
PeaceWave
May 2024
#28
A Bojangles 4 pc chicken supreme combo used to be $5.99 before tax. Now w/tax, it's $10.39
ms liberty
May 2024
#29
Great news! Less fast food consumption will lead to better health and lower medical costs down the road.
jalan48
May 2024
#40
Just go to your local mall or out in the public anywhere and observe the young people
doc03
May 2024
#66
stop eating there and you'll be amazed how willing they are to forgo some of their massive profits to lower prices
Takket
May 2024
#45
You can get a package of frozen hash browns for about $4, cook them yourself and they taste better than
kimbutgar
May 2024
#46
And the phone or computer you are posting from costs hundreds of $$$$ and puts nothing into a
Srkdqltr
May 2024
#52
I can't justify the unhealthy food which is why I haven't eaten fast food in years. n/t
elocs
May 2024
#56
I figure if I have to pay over $15 dollars for a burger with a glass of water, I might as well go to one of the small,
appleannie1
May 2024
#57
Wildfires, heatwaves, droughts, tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods will make food prices skyrocket
Ponietz
May 2024
#59
We found that Dairy Queen has less expensive sandwhich options then McD's or Wendy's
woodsprite
May 2024
#101