McDonald's: $18 Big Mac meal was 'exception,' news reports overstated price increases

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McDonald's: $18 Big Mac meal was 'exception,' news reports overstated price increases
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McDonald’s is fighting back against media reports it says have exaggerated its price increases

FILE - A McDonald's sign is seen, March 14, 2024, in Wheeling, Ill. McDonald’s is fighting back against viral tweets and media reports that it says have exaggerated its price increases. McDonald’s is fighting back against viral tweets and media reports that it says have exaggerated its price increases.

“For a brand that proudly serves nearly 90% of the U.S. population every year, we feel a responsibility to make sure the real facts are available,” Erlinger said. The average U.S. price of a Big Mac meal, which includes a sandwich, fries and a drink, currently is $9.29. McDonald’s said the average price of all menu items has risen 40% over the last five years, to account for a 40% average increase in the cost of labor, paper and. That is higher than overall consumer prices, which have increased 21% since December 2019, according to government figures.

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