Went in to Burger King today for lunch for the first time in probably a year. Not sure why, I have always loved their burgers and fries. Anyway, $11.49 for a Whopper meal is absolutely ridiculous. I can go into Red Robin and get a burger, endless fries and drink for that cost. (except, there would be a tip involved, so technically, what I said isn't true)
Anyway, hard to believe that is the cost when pre-pandemic, that same meal was $6.00.
People keep saying that inflation will eventually go down, but even if that is the case, the costs will never drop again. Once we start paying $12 for a fast food meal, there is no reason for anyplace to lower their prices because we will all be used to overpaying.
It's just crazy.