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<\/p>\nOne of the most popular fast-food chain restaurants, McDonald\u2019s, attracted the attention of the public with a remarkable 14% surge in revenue, soaring to an impressive $6.69 billion in a span of three months. While this profit is noteworthy for the fast-food titan, it has triggered a passionate debate among customers, experts, and economists.<\/p>\n
The reason why is that according to the New York Post, McDonald\u2019s credited the colossal figure, initially forecast at $6.58 billion, to \u201cstrategic menu price increases.\u201d<\/p>\n
One TikTok user slammed McDonald\u2019s for not being affordable any longer due to the prices going up.
\nWhen the man went to the fast food chain restaurant recently and got his typical order, a Smoky Double Quarter Pounder BLT burger, large fries, and Sprite, he was shocked to realize that it cost him over $16.<\/p>\n
The cost of living in the USA, and most of the world, increased significantly over the last couple of years due to the sharp inflation.<\/p>\n
Sadly, even the takeout options that were once affordable to most people are now quite expensive and Americans can no longer rely on having cheap McDonald\u2019s meals.<\/p>\n
Christopher Olive, the man who created the TikTok post that caused a stir and caught many people\u2019s attention, explained that just a couple of years ago, this meal, which he now paid over $16 for, cost $10 or even less.<\/p>\n
In the clip, he says: \u201cSo I get there\u2019s a labour shortage, I get there\u2019s wage increases and a number of other things but\u2026 sixteen dollars?<\/p>\n
\u201cSixteen dollars for a burger, a large fries and a drink. It\u2019s just crazy.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The video has received close to 180,000 views and thousands of comments from the internet community. Most users believe that $16.10 for a burger, some fries, and a drink is a rip-off.<\/p>\n
\u201cFive Guys prices at McDonald\u2019s?!?\u201d someone commented, to what Christopher replied, \u201cIt\u2019s crazy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another said: \u201cIt\u2019s officially not convenient or affordable anymore, might as well go to the store and buy hamburger meat.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI make a lot more of my own food these days because of stuff like this,\u201d added a third, with the TikToker replying: \u201cExactly. I eat 90 percent from food I cook and this really shocked me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Others, however, say that we should keep in mind that rising costs have an impact on the entire supply chain.<\/p>\n
Further, they say that Christopher opted for the most expensive item on the menu.
\n\u201cBro ordered the most expensive meal they have and acted surprised,\u201d wrote one, while another said: \u201cBecause you got DOUBLE DELUXE BACON quarter pounder, literally the most expensive option on the entire menu.\u201d<\/p>\n
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There were also those who shared some advice on how to cut the costs while having a meal at McDonald\u2019s.<\/p>\n
\u201cDownload the app. You can literally eat McDonald\u2019s for under $6 every time.\u201d<\/p>\n
A second chimed in: \u201cUse the McDonald\u2019s app, sometimes they have a 50% off and other offers.\u201d<\/p>\n
The dissatisfaction by consumers fuels allegations of \u201cgreedflation,\u201d insinuating that companies capitalize on inflation concerns for profit. Nonetheless, McDonald\u2019s profitability persists in expanding, partly attributed to elevated prices, signaling enduring consumer demand despite financial pressures.<\/p>\n
The fast-food chain asserts that its pricing remains equitable, and the ongoing demand for its products indicates a nuanced situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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