4 most overpriced burger chains in the US

Daily Mail​

9 hours ago

Fast-food is no longer as affordable as it used to be, with inflation hitting a record high. Personal finance outlet FinanceBuzz recently revealed the price increases of multiple burger chains over the past decade. The rate of inflation at fast food restaurants seen since 2014 is as follows: McDonald's - 100%, Popeyes - 86%, Taco Bell - 81%, Chipotle - 75%, Jimmy John's - 62%, Arby's, Burger King, Chick-fil-A and Wendy's - 55%, Panera - 54%, Subway and Starbucks - 39%. Historically, fast-food restaurants increased prices by about 2% annually, however since 2022 things changed.
McDonald's
What better way to start off with a classic! Five years ago, a cheeseburger at McDonald's cost $1. Today, that price has doubled, if not more. According to the Victoria Advocate, that same burger is now $3.15 in South Texas. That reveals a 215% increase. Earlier in the year, a McDonald's restaurant was blasted for its "outrageous" pricing after someone paid more than $7 for an Egg McMuffin.
Reddit users also complained about the increased prices with one slamming a $13 Quarter Pounder meal and a $12 Big Mac meal. This has caused frustration amongst the food chain's customers with some even stating that they will not be returning.
Five Guys
Five Guys drew attention for it high prices earlier in the year where customers claimed they were out of control as it cost $24 for one person. The order, a bacon cheeseburger meal with a regular soda and a small fry, was nearly $22 before tip.
'5 guys is the most overpriced burger in the market. I never order from there unless I have a 50% Uber eats discount,' one X user posted in March. 'It's just not worth it at full price.' A burger, fries and soda at Five Guys will cost you $20 on average, according to MoneyGeek,
Wendy's
Back in February, Wendy's made headlines when its CEO Kirk Tanner announced a new idea to investors which involved 'surge pricing.' That meant that based on demand, menu prices would increase depending on the time of day you would visit the restaurant. Customers would therefore be charged more if they visited during the lunchtime or dinner rush, meaning at least $1 more for a burger.
Burger King
Three years ago, Burger King customers could get a Whopper meal with a small drink and small fries for $5 with a coupon. Now, that same meal runs for $6.99, though it does come with large sides instead. Family meal deals also saw a big increase. In 2021, $13 would get you three Whoppers, three cheeseburgers, and three small fries. Today, the price has reached $19.99 with medium-sized fries.