A new analysis reveals that prices at fast food restaurants have increased by about 60% between 2014 and 2024, nearly double the rate of inflation. The average price of a McDouble at McDonald's has gone up from $1.19 to $3.19 during this time.
Prices at fast food restaurants increased at a rate that far exceeds inflation over the last decade, according to a new analysis from FinanceBuzz. According to the newly released data, leading fast food restaurants increased prices by about 60% between 2014 and 2024. That is nearly double the rate of inflation. According to the consumer price index, the general cost of goods and services has gone up 31% in the past decade. The data shows that prices have doubled at McDonald's over that time.
FinanceBuzz noted that the average price of a McDouble increased from $1.19 in 2014 to $3.19 currently. A medium fry has gone up from $1.59 to $3.79. SEE MORE: California fast food workers now make $20 minimum wage Earlier this year, McDonald's said that it planned to reemphasize affordability in an effort to bring back low-income customer
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