The ridiculous cost of fast food now

[Paolung]

I know it's not the healthiest choice, but I've been known to indulge in the occasional fast food binge every now and then.

Back in the day (late 90s), I could do so for a few bucks, because Burger King Whoppers were 99 cents.

I went by BK the other day for the first time in years, and - lo and behold, the Whopper is now more than $8… for just the sandwich

WOW.

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[arakboss]

Fast food prices are insane right now. I still see long lines though. They will charge what people will pay.

 

[Knobgoblin]

You didn't think that a $16/hr minimum wage was going to raise retail prices?

 

[Tlock]

I'm fat enough as it is so I pack leftovers or a sandwich. About once every 2 months I'll get something for the herd, might be pizza or Chinese food. I was in a hurry the other day and grabbed a cheeseburger and fries at burgerville, it was almost 18$ and they wanted a dam tip in the drive threw! Won't be doing that again

 

[Knobgoblin]

I'm fat enough as it is so I pack leftovers or a sandwich. About once every 2 months I'll get something for the herd, might be pizza or Chinese food. I was in a hurry the other day and grabbed a cheeseburger and fries at burgerville, it was almost 18$ and they wanted a dam tip in the drive threw! Won't be doing that again

A tip jar in the window?

Was she wearing lingerie?

 

[DB is Here]

You didn't think that a $16/hr minimum wage was going to raise retail prices?

Why stop at $16? Why not $50. Remember when these jobs we're for highschoolers? Never meant to be a living wage...yet the idiocy continues.

 

[Knobgoblin]

Why stop at $16? Why not $50. Remember when these jobs we're for highschoolers? Never meant to be a living wage...yet the idiocy continues.

The Vig is harsh under the dems.

 

[Tlock]

A tip jar in the window?

Was she wearing lingerie?

The card reader ask to leave a tip, rather annoying. Im glad he wasn't wearing lingerie.....

 

[Knobgoblin]

The card reader ask to leave a tip, rather annoying. Im glad he wasn't wearing lingerie.....

AI wants it's cut too. Damnedd skynet

 

[Val1884]

Price of beer is what pisses me off. I miss Portland weinhards for 7.50 a 18 pk that was only 2015-17 I think in 17 it was 9$ an I bubblegumed then .

 

[Nosferatu]

Back in the day after hockey practice we'd rollerblade through the Toxic Belch drive through and pick up a handful of 50 cent tacos.

I attribute my cast-iron stomach to this early tradition.

 

[Tlock]

Did someone say tacos????

 

[Alexx1401]

Once again people ask for something then are shocked when they get what they asked for. One upside to them asking for more and more money is tech. The tech to replace most of the workers is getting better all the time. I am shocked when I see long lines at the fast food places here. As another poster mentioned people will still pay so why not. Food is so damn bad on top of the price for it though. Wife and I went to a place here called 5 Guys last week. Price is VERY high for burger and fries but, damn they were as good as what I can do at home. So for a treat it was worth it and we will go back. To eat at a fast food joint now I would have to be very short on time and VERY hungry. I just can't eat that stuff any more it has gotten so damn bad.

 

[Catbox]

Used to be $30 to feed the family at a random fast food joint.
Now it is about $50 for a family of four.

At this point, I would usually prefer to eat at a better restaurant.

 

[lucusloc]

I read a report late last year I think. It stated that the price of fast food is pretty consistent and basically does not change. It is always ~1 hour's work at the prevailing minimum wage (This may not be the legal minimum wage, it could be lower or higher depending on many factors. Lots of illegals in your area? they push the minimum down. Are you in a super chintzy part of town? That will push the average minimum up. It also depends on options; base option only or full meal, but the point still stands even if you splurge on options. I think base option was closer to 30 or 40 min of prevailing wage, while the most deluxe options are closer to two hours). If the baseline goes up the numerical cost goes up, but the value proposition in the transaction does not change; one hour of low-skill labor for one meal's worth of food, cooked, prepared and ready to eat. Over-all not a bad value proposition, it just sucks when the .gov decides they want to play with the numbers.

This is also a pretty good way to tell what your job thinks of you. If you have to work about an hour to earn a meal at your local fast food joint you are in the "low skill labor" pool for your area no matter what they tell you.

 

[pizzamike]

Well the workers get paid $20+ hours to flip a burger…..

 

[Cavedweller]

It's not just the minimum wage. The price of ingredients is higher, too. Beef is through the roof, as anyone who's been to the meat counter at the supermarket knows. Energy costs are up - electricity rates recently increased again. Lots of things affect the bottom line.

Not just fast food. Mexican food used to be a pretty economical night out. Now you're looking at an average of $20 a plate for most dishes in our area, house specialties even higher.

Ordered a pizza from Domino's the other night. First time in a long time. $26 for a large. Ouch! Wasn't that great, either.

Wife and I went to a place here called 5 Guys last week. Price is VERY high for burger and fries but, damn they were as good as what I can do at home. So for a treat it was worth it and we will go back. T

5-Guys used to be an expensive burger. Now it's even cheaper than a Whopper ($8.99). I wonder how long they will hold the line on costs.

I read a report late last year I think. It stated that the price of fast food is pretty consistent and basically does not change.

Don't try to tell that to anyone who's actually been in to a fast food restaurant lately.

It is always ~1 hour's work at the prevailing minimum wage (This may not be the legal minimum wage, it could be lower or higher depending on many factors. Lots of illegals in your area? they push the minimum down.

I sincerely doubt if any of the major chains pay less than the legal minimum wage. Mom and pop places maybe could get away with it, but it could mean big trouble for the majors.

 

[Alexx1401]

Used to be $30 to feed the family at a random fast food joint.
Now it is about $50 for a family of four.

At this point, I would usually prefer to eat at a better restaurant.

I finally got that through to the Wife. For us to go to a fast food joint we are looking at about $25. We went to Applebees instead last night. $10 more for a sit down meal that I actually enjoy and Wife had enough left over to make a good lunch for her today. I feel like I waste money going to fast food as even if I am really hungry I still toss a good part of it as I just can't eat it any more

 

[Tlock]

I finally got that through to the Wife. For us to go to a fast food joint we are looking at about $25. We went to Applebees instead last night. $10 more for a sit down meal that I actually enjoy and Wife had enough left over to make a good lunch for her today. I feel like I waste money going to fast food as even if I am really hungry I still toss a good part of it as I just can't eat it any more

Not to mention what it does to the guts the next day! No one wants a code brown at work

 

[nammac]

I know it's not the healthiest choice, but I've been known to indulge in the occasional fast food binge every now and then.

Back in the day (late 90s), I could do so for a few bucks, because Burger King Whoppers were 99 cents.

I went by BK the other day for the first time in years, and - lo and behold, the Whopper is now more than $8… for just the sandwich

WOW.

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That's what happens when minimum wages are quickly climbing in excess of $20/hour…