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submitted 5 months ago by Bezzelbob to c/aboringdystopia

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[–] Jaderick 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I have found the article here: https://financebuzz.com/fast-food-prices-vs-inflation

At work so I can’t read it atm, but I’m interested to hear your conclusion later

[–] slurpinderpin 20 points 5 months ago

I found this article yesterday, from none other than Fox (who I would think would lean into this narrative): https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/mcdonalds-pushes-back-hefty-price-hikes-including-18-big-mac-meal

According to the McDonald's CEO, the $18 Big Mac (which is where this number comes from) was 1 location, and the average price of a Big Mac is up 21% since 2019 (less than inflation). So I think all of these numbers in your article are cherry picked or just made up