re: Did fast food jump the shark? $5 value meals are back as demand slows due to high prices

It became a "frick you" principle for me. During the pandemic, when fast food prices shot up by 20 percent overnight it just became a principle thing. Before the increase I could go get a Sonic Bacon Double Cheeseburger meal for 10 bucks. When just the burger went up overnight from 5.50 to 7.50 it kind of bothered me.


Before the increase you could get a large double burger meal for under 10 dollars and then overnight it's creeping toward 15 dollars a light just came on. Why am I spending this amount of money for processed food when I could get three fresh roasted chickens from Sam's or a decent steak from the supermarket? Just have to give up the convenience, but the quality of food goes up. I even started to make my own double cheeseburgers and the fresh ingredients are better, even if it's not easier. It's a little about money, a little about principle, and a little about "frick you". with pricing- for me at least.