Hyper Inflation at McDonald’s

[Rainger99]

Less than 3 weeks ago, I bought a large coke for $1.59. Today, it was $2.69 for a large and a small was $1.89.

That is about a 70% increase in less than 3 weeks.

Is there a sugar shortage or was there an increase in the minimum wage?

Hopefully other restaurants don’t follow along.

[Topspinmo]

All prices are up you may be able to eat at Golden Corral for what they charge now. Not as bad as California. I guessing Big Mac 20 bucks out there drink 5 bucks when mandatory minimum wage kicks in.

[blueash]

New ownership of the local stores. With new owners the prices jumped. Maybe they overpaid, maybe they figured out how to profit selling less food

[Topspinmo]

New ownership of the local stores. With new owners the prices jumped. Maybe they overpaid, maybe they figured out how to profit selling less food


I sure they overpaid.

[kkingston57]

Less than 3 weeks ago, I bought a large coke for $1.59. Today, it was $2.69 for a large and a small was $1.89.

That is about a 70% increase in less than 3 weeks.

Is there a sugar shortage or was there an increase in the minimum wage?

Hopefully other restaurants don’t follow along.

Making up for their subsidized lower priced food. Still a better price than bottled water at a concert/sports event ( $6.00 +/-).

[billethkid]

We have been trained to accept the INFLATION and hence they sock it to us!

Not to worry most of us have our SS pay increase coming in January to offset the "cost of the increases".:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Keefelane66]

It’s just plain price gouging. Unfortunately most people just won’t say No and walk out.

[Gpsma]

New ownership of the local stores. With new owners the prices jumped. Maybe they overpaid, maybe they figured out how to profit selling less food

When did new ownership take over here? I thought the three mcds near me…colony, magnolia and on 44 near brownwood were owned by tge same couple

[Topspinmo]

We have been trained to accept the INFLATION and hence they sock it to us!

Not to worry most of us have our SS pay increase coming in January to offset the "cost of the increases".:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:


O boy! I can buy Big Mac with that raise. :p

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Less than 3 weeks ago, I bought a large coke for $1.59. Today, it was $2.69 for a large and a small was $1.89.

That is about a 70% increase in less than 3 weeks.

Is there a sugar shortage or was there an increase in the minimum wage?

Hopefully other restaurants don’t follow along.

According to my app, a large coke is $2.29, not $2.69. A small is $1.79, not $1.89.

That's the one on 441 across the street from Walmart.

Sometimes they have specials, where you can get any size beverage for the price of a small. I usually get a medium Frozen Coke when they have the frozen drink specials.

They also discount your drink if you bundle it into a combo with sandwich and fries.

But their large soda has been over $2.00 for awhile now, not just in the last 3 weeks.

[Rainger99]

According to my app, a large coke is $2.29, not $2.69. A small is $1.79, not $1.89.

That's the one on 441 across the street from Walmart.

Sometimes they have specials, where you can get any size beverage for the price of a small. I usually get a medium Frozen Coke when they have the frozen drink specials.

They also discount your drink if you bundle it into a combo with sandwich and fries.

But their large soda has been over $2.00 for awhile now, not just in the last 3 weeks.

Your prices are correct for the one on 441.

However, check out the prices at Magnolia; Colony; and Brownwood. Those are $1.89 for a small; $2.29 for a medium; and $2.69 for a large. And the large was $1.59 three weeks ago.

[jimdecastro]

Your prices are correct for the one on 441.

However, check out the prices at Magnolia; Colony; and Brownwood. Those are $1.89 for a small; $2.29 for a medium; and $2.69 for a large. And the large was $1.59 three weeks ago.

You are 100% correct. We stoppped going. Perhaps the 7-11 at Magnolia influenced it.

[Keefelane66]

“ The Golden Arches brought in a total of $6.69 billion in revenue for the three-month period ended Sept. 30 — beating expectations of $6.58 billion, according to Refinitiv analysts.” NY Post

[Sabella]

Less than 3 weeks ago, I bought a large coke for $1.59. Today, it was $2.69 for a large and a small was $1.89.

That is about a 70% increase in less than 3 weeks.

Is there a sugar shortage or was there an increase in the minimum wage?

Hopefully other restaurants don’t follow along.

Hopefully the ounces you pay for you got in case people don’t notice prices go up 20 30,40% and the manufacturers are also downsizing the amount of the product you get . Isn’t that price gouging l

[Sandy and Ed]

Just go to Burger King….or any of a number of cheap alternative fast food lunch places. It’s not like we are talking epicurean feasts here. It’s a burger and fries and colas!!

[Normal]

Soft drinks cost pennies on the dollar for a restaurant. The costs are not anywhere near what you would pay retail. Inside the machines you have a large Co2 bottle and a syrup bottle. The ingredients are mixed as you depress the dispensing tab. Very little syrup is used for each drink dispensed. Restaurants make a killing in the drink market with little for overhead. Your 2.79 soda is less than the cost of quarter in most cases. There is the cost of the cup, lid and straw.

[llaran]

The Villages McDonald's were bought a couple of weeks ago, a group from Tampa I just noticed that a large fry was 4 dollars

[Two Bills]

Stop diluting soda's with ice cubes.
Might as well drink water if you have a cup full of ice cubes in drink before filling.

[defrey12]

Okay, my question is why do y’all know so much about the prices at McDonalds…let alone when they increase? Looking at most of y’all’s waistlines, it appears you could afford to spend a little less time there anyway.

[RRGuyNJ]

Okay, my question is why do y’all know so much about the prices at McDonalds…let alone when they increase? Looking at most of y’all’s waistlines, it appears you could afford to spend a little less time there anyway.

Ouch! 😆 🤣

[Stu from NYC]

Thinking more people avoid this with water with lemon. Not paying so much for all that sugar.

[GizmoWhiskers]

Less than 3 weeks ago, I bought a large coke for $1.59. Today, it was $2.69 for a large and a small was $1.89.

That is about a 70% increase in less than 3 weeks.

Is there a sugar shortage or was there an increase in the minimum wage?

Hopefully other restaurants don’t follow along.
Some Mc Ds ask if you want to use their app for 15% off. I'm just not comfortable with my credit card being directly linked to apps on my phone. Is it just me or are your credit or debit cards safe? I think about getting an add funds disposable credit cards but have yet to get one.

[Dantes]

No sugar problem White House problem

[Eclas]

Some Mc Ds ask if you want to use their app for 15% off. I'm just not comfortable with my credit card being directly linked to apps on my phone. Is it just me or are your credit or debit cards safe? I think about getting add fund disposable credit cards but have yet to get one.

You are protected with a credit card but I'd be wary of using a debit card.

[Floridajimmie]

We need to boycott all Restraunt’s and eat at home for a year. The prices will go down by them adjusting their greed and not making billions of dollars per quarter.

[Normal]

We need to boycott all Restraunt’s and eat at home for a year. The prices will go down by them adjusting their greed and not making billions of dollars per quarter.

Kinda like COVID 2019 to 2021

[Two Bills]

We need to boycott all Restraunt’s and eat at home for a year. The prices will go down by them adjusting their greed and not making billions of dollars per quarter.

Right on Brother!
All these restaurants charging for food, and daring to show a profit is disgraceful.
Government should put a stop to it. :icon_wink:

[Marmaduke]

Less than 3 weeks ago, I bought a large coke for $1.59. Today, it was $2.69 for a large and a small was $1.89.

That is about a 70% increase in less than 3 weeks.

Is there a sugar shortage or was there an increase in the minimum wage?

Hopefully other restaurants don’t follow along.
We noticed the same thing. We quit going and dropped it from our radar. They will get the message.
A year ago, the Colony site was packed for breakfast all morning. Not so much now. It was empty inside on most summer mornings when I stopped for coffee.

[DonnaNi4os]

When the cost of living becomes as high as it is today, places like McDonald’s were bound to raise their cost on everything they sell. Paying their employees significantly more than in the past there is no other choice. Having raised four children, McDonald’s was an inexpensive treat for the kids. Today it would be impossible for me to stop for some “MickeyD’s” and their kid boxes with the cheap little toys that encouraged the kids to want to go for a burger. It’s a sad commentary on where we are today. Please don’t misinterpret my words, low paid employees have a real struggle in this economy, but an increase in price was inevitable.

[Haggar]

We need to boycott all Restraunt’s and eat at home for a year. The prices will go down by them adjusting their greed and not making billions of dollars per quarter.

Why greed? Stop complaining about price increases! If you don't like it go cheaper.

Minimum wage has gone up. Probably the rent has gone up. Food and paper costs have gone up. Utilities have gone up. Why do you call it greed when a company wants to make a reasonable profit?

Businesses raise prices constantly - they pick and choose the items - this time drinks, next time ???

A box of paper (5000 sheets) cost me $19.99 in December 2021. The best price I can get it for now is $44.99. If I raise my prices am I greedy?

You have choices!

[Justputt]

We've just gotten spoiled. In NY, the McD sodas (all sizes) went from $1 to $1.29, and I thought that was bad, BUT if you go to BK, Wendy's, KFC, etc. they're all higher, like the price McD in the Villages is charging. I wasn't aware McD had size structured pricing of sodas anymore. Good to know. I can go to where the burgers are better without paying more, and McD burgers aren't that good. I'll probably eat at BK more when at TV and needing a drive through.

[MandoMan]

Less than 3 weeks ago, I bought a large coke for $1.59. Today, it was $2.69 for a large and a small was $1.89.

That is about a 70% increase in less than 3 weeks.

Is there a sugar shortage or was there an increase in the minimum wage?

Hopefully other restaurants don’t follow along.

Want to beat inflation? Ask for a free cup for water and drink water with your meal. Eventually you can learn to enjoy it or even prefer it. My doctor told me to stop drinking last summer, and I started dating a woman who rarely drinks. Suddenly, going to expensive restaurants, meals were cheaper by the price of two cocktails and a glass of wine—say, around $40. No charge for the water. But I leave the same generous tips I left before, as my not drinking is not the fault of the waitress.

[cherylncliff]

Less than 3 weeks ago, I bought a large coke for $1.59. Today, it was $2.69 for a large and a small was $1.89.

That is about a 70% increase in less than 3 weeks.

Is there a sugar shortage or was there an increase in the minimum wage?

Hopefully other restaurants don’t follow along.
The McD in Milan MI has any size soft drink for $1.25

[justjim]

Did coffee go up as much? MD has excellent coffee. Senior coffee was 79 cents with a free refill. Whatever the price it will beat Starbucks!

[mrf0151]

About impossible to get out of any restaurant now days for less than $50 with tip. Now if you add drinks and desert then it really gets nuts.
A reason we eat at home a lot and in many cases tastier and healthier too.

[ehonour]

Less than 3 weeks ago, I bought a large coke for $1.59. Today, it was $2.69 for a large and a small was $1.89.

That is about a 70% increase in less than 3 weeks.

Yep. My breakfast sandwich and drink that was $5.86 for the last year is now $7.15, a 22% increase. I've decided to stop doing breakfast at McDonalds.

[Vermilion Villager]

Less than 3 weeks ago, I bought a large coke for $1.59. Today, it was $2.69 for a large and a small was $1.89.

That is about a 70% increase in less than 3 weeks.

Is there a sugar shortage or was there an increase in the minimum wage?

Hopefully other restaurants don’t follow along.
Ahh.......Try door number 3. Inflation is around 4%....Ronald's "net" profits up 16.93%
McDonald's revenue soars as it hikes menu prices: '$18 Big Macs' (https://nypost.com/2023/10/30/business/mcdonalds-revenue-soars-as-it-hikes-menu-prices-18-big-macs/)

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Soft drinks cost pennies on the dollar for a restaurant. The costs are not anywhere near what you would pay retail. Inside the machines you have a large Co2 bottle and a syrup bottle. The ingredients are mixed as you depress the dispensing tab. Very little syrup is used for each drink dispensed. Restaurants make a killing in the drink market with little for overhead. Your 2.79 soda is less than the cost of quarter in most cases. There is the cost of the cup, lid and straw.

That's where they make the bulk of their profit, in addition to fries. Their regular burgers are sold only pennies above cost. Other sandwiches (doubles, big macs, fish, chicken) bring in profits for sure.

But nothing like their fries and soft drinks. Those two items are what keeps them in business. Without them, the single cheeseburger would cost around $3.00, a Fish sandwich would climb up to $7 and a Big Mac would likely be closer to $10.

As for me, I don't buy beverages at fast food joints - EXCEPT when McDonalds is having a sale on the frozen coke and I'm in the mood for one. That and sometimes a slushie at Sonic, which is half-price when I get a sandwich.

When I worked at Burger King years ago, there was a sticker on the fry bin reminding us that over-filling the fries was encouraged, and it was OKAY to dump out fries that weren't crisp. That's because the customers were paying so much more than the fries were worth, that the sheer number of fry orders vastly outweighed the loss.

[kkingston57]

Just go to Burger King….or any of a number of cheap alternative fast food lunch places. It’s not like we are talking epicurean feasts here. It’s a burger and fries and colas!!

Looks like Burger King is having problems. Store near us (Spanish Springs) parking lot and drive thru lines always empty

[Haggar]

Less than 3 weeks ago, I bought a large coke for $1.59. Today, it was $2.69 for a large and a small was $1.89.

That is about a 70% increase in less than 3 weeks.

Is there a sugar shortage or was there an increase in the minimum wage?

Hopefully other restaurants don’t follow along.

A new McD franchise costs between $1,300,000 and $2,300,000. An existing franchise will cost upwards of $1,000,000. These franchisees will do whatever is required to make a profit! Isn't that reasonable?

[Vermilion Villager]

A new McD franchise costs between $1,300,000 and $2,300,000. An existing franchise will cost upwards of $1,000,000. These franchisees will do whatever is required to make a profit! Isn't that reasonable?
Yes...that is very reasonable. What is not is the OP deliberately skirting the rules of a ban on political comment to suggest that "inflation" (which we all know who he is trying to blame for that is) becomes the reason why his hamburger cost so much. It was cowardly but I must admit a nice try!!:eclipsee_gold_cup:

[Rainger99]

A QPC with large fries and sprite cost $16.10 in Idaho!

$16 for a burger, fries and soda: McDonald's customers slam franchise, fume it's 'no longer affordable' (https://nypost.com/2023/11/04/lifestyle/16-for-a-burger-fries-and-soda-mcdonalds-customers-slam-franchise-fume-its-no-longer-affordable/?utm_campaign=nypost&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social)

[Rainger99]

But I leave the same generous tips I left before, as my not drinking is not the fault of the waitress.

Am I reading this right??

You leave a tip on the drinks that you didn’t order???

[Papa_lecki]

$16 for a burger, fries and soda: McDonald's customers slam franchise, fume it's 'no longer affordable' (https://nypost.com/2023/11/04/lifestyle/16-for-a-burger-fries-and-soda-mcdonalds-customers-slam-franchise-fume-its-no-longer-affordable/)

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It was a not-so-happy meal.

An enraged McDonald’s customer says the fast food franchise is no longer affordable for ordinary Americans, calling the company’s contemporary prices “crazy.”

“So, I get there’s a labor shortage, I get there’s wage increases and a number of other things,” Idaho man Christopher Olive began in a viral TikTok clip, which has recently resurfaced.

“But $16? $16 for a burger, a large fry and a drink? It’s just crazy!” the flabbergasted content creator complained, panning to his itemized receipt from a McDonald’s restaurant in the city of Post Falls.

[Rainger99]

Right on Brother!
All these restaurants charging for food, and daring to show a profit is disgraceful.
Government should put a stop to it. :icon_wink:

I don’t mind them making a reasonable profit.

Were they making a profit three weeks ago when they charged $1.59 or were they losing money?? If they were losing money, they should increase prices. But when inflation is running about 4% and they increase prices 70% in less than three weeks it seems like an excessive increase - unless there were external factors affecting prices. Worldwide sugar shortage, etc.

[Wrhobson]

We have been trained to accept the INFLATION and hence they sock it to us!

Not to worry most of us have our SS pay increase coming in January to offset the "cost of the increases".:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

I agree. Now that we have been "conditioned" they have taken the gloves off. The price of the burrito breakfast meal went up by more the $2.00! We won't be going back there any time soon.

[Smalley]

I agree. Now that we have been "conditioned" they have taken the gloves off. The price of the burrito breakfast meal went up by more the $2.00! We won't be going back there any time soon.

None of the fast food places serves healthful, nutritious food. You owe it to your most valuable asset......which is your health.....to avoid fast food establishments. Instead, buy fresh produce at various places in TV like Sprouts or farmer's market and do some easy home cooking. The more plant based foods you include the better!

[tophcfa]

I’ve always said I wouldn’t eat that crap for no charge even if I got paid the price of the meal. At close to $20 for a Big Mac, fries, and a drink I might have to rethink that position.

[Normal]

I’ve always said I wouldn’t eat that crap for no charge even if I got paid the price of the meal. At close to $20 for a Big Mac, fries, and a drink I might have to rethink that position.

Most of us couldn’t eat that processed garbage anyway. The fats would send havoc through the ole digestive system. As for cokes, I haven’t drank one in years. Why take in extra carbs that way when I can have ice cream.

[Rainger99]

I am watching tv and just saw a commercial for Chili’s 3 for me deal. It is unlimited chips and salsa, free refills on drinks, and an entree with sides for $10.99.

This seems like a much better deal McDonald’s. I don’t ever recall a time where a casual restaurant such as Chili’s was cheaper than a fast food restaurant!

[Two Bills]

None of the fast food places serves healthful, nutritious food. You owe it to your most valuable asset......which is your health.....to avoid fast food establishments. Instead, buy fresh produce at various places in TV like Sprouts or farmer's market and do some easy home cooking. The more plant based foods you include the better!

My dear wife has always fed us both "healthy" and that probably is why I am still here.
But.
I still miss junk food!

PS.......and after all these years, I still can't see the case or reason for lettuce!

[Normal]

PS.......and after all these years, I still can't see the case or reason for lettuce!

I don’t like lettuce either, but it is a “producer”. It gets all its potential from the sun and any soil minerals. You receive this potential by consuming it. None of its potential has been diluted down the food chain (ie. Cows eat producers thus you lose energy potential if you eat beef because the cow used some of it). You in essence are first in line for health benefits.

“ Lettuce is an excellent source of fiber and cellulose, which improves digestion and promotes long-term weight loss. It is also rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin K as well as minerals including potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium, and zinc.”—Google

[Veiragirl]

McDonalds profit margins (high) because of french fries and soda.

[Michael 61]

Yep. My breakfast sandwich and drink that was $5.86 for the last year is now $7.15, a 22% increase. I've decided to stop doing breakfast at McDonalds.

Same here - I went years without stepping foot into a Mac Donald’s until I moved here, where breakfast options are limited (no bagel places or breakfast burrito shops) -

I started getting lazy, and formed a bad habit of stopping in at McDonald’s for breakfast before morning shuffleboard or pickleball. I always felt guilty and really didn’t even like the greasy, unhealthy food. Recently disciplined myself and got back to making good coffee at home using my espresso machine and good, healthier egg dishes, with high quality cheese and fresh fruit.

[retiredguy123]

Same here - I went years without stepping foot into a Mac Donald’s until I moved here, where breakfast options are limited (no bagel places or breakfast burrito shops) -

I started getting lazy, and formed a bad habit of stopping in at McDonald’s for breakfast before morning shuffleboard or pickleball. I always felt guilty and really didn’t even like the greasy, unhealthy food. Recently disciplined myself and got back to making good coffee at home using my espresso machine and good, healthier egg dishes, with high quality cheese and fresh fruit.
Is McDonald's any less healthy than the other breakfast restaurants in The Villages?

[Rainger99]

Is McDonald's any less healthy than the other breakfast restaurants in The Villages?

Not according to this article!

Eating at Restaurants Linked to More Calories and Fat Than Fast Food | Time (https://time.com/3962796/restaurant-calories-fast-food/)

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I’ve always said I wouldn’t eat that crap for no charge even if I got paid the price of the meal. At close to $20 for a Big Mac, fries, and a drink I might have to rethink that position.

A Big Mac, medium fry and medium Coke is $9.99

For another 70 cents you can upgrade to a large fry and large Coke.

Still, not close to $20.

[Michael 61]

Is McDonald's any less healthy than the other breakfast restaurants in The Villages?

Mc Donald’s has a very limited breakfast menu - you can order steel-cut oats and omlettes filled with veggies at places like Reveille and Another Broken Egg -

[Normal]

13.50 Bang Bang Shrimp from the Bonefish

or

Big Mac meal and apple pie


There was a time when you could get a meal for under a buck

[tophcfa]

A Big Mac, medium fry and medium Coke is $9.99

For another 70 cents you can upgrade to a large fry and large Coke.

Still, not close to $20.

See the link in posts #42 & 44. A Mickey D’s in Danbury, CT is $16.89.

[Bill14564]

See the link in posts #42 & 44. A Mickey D’s in Danbury, CT is $16.89.

Seems like there may be a "rest of the story" to both of the high prices in the article. One came about by choosing the premium sandwich and the highest price on the menu and the other was at a rest area in one of the most expensive areas on the east coast. They are real prices, but neither are exactly what the typical McD's customer would order.

[Rainger99]

Seems like there may be a "rest of the story" to both of the high prices in the article. One came about by choosing the premium sandwich and the highest price on the menu and the other was at a rest area in one of the most expensive areas on the east coast. They are real prices, but neither are exactly what the typical McD's customer would order.

Not sure if I would call this - or any sandwich at McDonald’s - a “premium” sandwich.

What McDonald's New Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder Tastes Like (https://thetakeout.com/mcdonalds-new-smoky-blt-quarter-pounder-cheese-review-1849801258)

When it comes down to it, this isn’t super novel; it’s similar to a Quarter Pounder Deluxe (which has mayo, ketchup, lettuce, tomato, onion), except it adds bacon, subs out the usual condiments for the new sauce, and there’s no onion.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Less than 3 weeks ago, I bought a large coke for $1.59. Today, it was $2.69 for a large and a small was $1.89.

That is about a 70% increase in less than 3 weeks.
Is there a sugar shortage or was there an increase in the minimum wage?
Hopefully other restaurants don’t follow along.

From a marketing finance point of view, there may be more to the story,
which we don't know:

Are there more than average people coming in to just buy only a large soda?
Are they increasing prices to push people towards an app?
Are there some labor cost increases to fully staff in this area?
Is there a seasonality issue which we don't know about in the area's buying habits?
is the realized profit less than budget and need to make up dollars?
did they miscalculate the price elasticity of their offerings?
Are they still making up for the few individual drop outs with the lunch crowd?

There are a lot of issues with retail food industries which are very under appreciated / unknown to patrons, so large changes mean something for the business, but what, we are really just grasping at straws or fries.

retired finance guy

[Topspinmo]

Just go to Burger King….or any of a number of cheap alternative fast food lunch places. It’s not like we are talking epicurean feasts here. It’s a burger and fries and colas!!

And stale buns. When bun falls apart you know it well over due….:MOJE_whot:

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

See the link in posts #42 & 44. A Mickey D’s in Danbury, CT is $16.89.

So you're arguing the "price of tea in China" side of the debate?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

From a marketing finance point of view, there may be more to the story,
which we don't know:

Are there more than average people coming in to just buy only a large soda?
Are they increasing prices to push people towards an app?
Are there some labor cost increases to fully staff in this area?
Is there a seasonality issue which we don't know about in the area's buying habits?
is the realized profit less than budget and need to make up dollars?
did they miscalculate the price elasticity of their offerings?
Are they still making up for the few individual drop outs with the lunch crowd?

There are a lot of issues with retail food industries which are very under appreciated / unknown to patrons, so large changes mean something for the business, but what, we are really just grasping at straws or fries.

retired finance guy

More likely the less expensive price was a sale price, and the sale is over.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

More likely the less expensive price was a sale price, and the sale is over.

Could be part of price testing for the elasticity factor by product. .

could be a variety of reasons.

[Rainger99]

More likely the less expensive price was a sale price, and the sale is over.

If it was a sale price, it must have been a year long sale.

Grocery stores, department stores, and big box stores have sales. I have never known a fast food restaurant to have a sale price on an item. Although I have seen them have lower prices on their app from the prices listed in the store.

[Rainger99]

According to this article, menu prices in September rose by 6 percent over the same period in 2022.

That makes the 70% increase at McDonald’s even more astonishing.


Fast Food Is Becoming More Expensive (https://www.newsweek.com/fast-food-price-increase-mcdonalds-chipotle-kfc-1840091)

[pauld315]

There are many sit down restaurants around that have specials where you can eat for about the same as McD's now, I never go to McD's etc when I have an option like that. Take a look at Millers Ale House specials menu for an example.

[Bilyclub]

Okay, my question is why do y’all know so much about the prices at McDonalds…let alone when they increase? Looking at most of y’all’s waistlines, it appears you could afford to spend a little less time there anyway.

You obviously don't live in TV. Most of the old people are active and relatively fit. So take your nonsense and skedaddle.