Eating out for any meal has become ridiculous.

[GreatGazoo]

28. Cheaper restaurants have had the biggest price increases

and mid-level restaurants are hurt the most.

Many fast food chains will loss leader their burgers. For example McDonalds near me has a $3 Big Mac because Wendys just opened a location across the street. Burger King got into the fight with 2 for $5 and 3 for $7. So for those who must eat away from home due to work or travel it is worth tracking such deals.

Mid and higher priced restaurants have seen a big drop alcohol sales since millennials prefer nicotine. Beer, wine and liquor used to account for half the profits in a restaurant so it seems they are making up for the drop in alcohol sales by raising prices on menu items.