They charge that much because you’re willing to pay that much. If it isn’t worth it, don’t buy it. Simple as.
Cuz of world politics.
Buckle up buttercup!
I’ve almost completely eliminated fast food from my diet (Taco Bell is the only one I will go to on occasion because it really is its own genre of food. I love me some real Mexican food, but I also love Taco Bell. They are different things) because it has gotten so goddamn expensive.
At this point, I can spend another $3 and go to a local place with fresh cooked food that is 1000% better, and then have enough leftovers for two more meals.
The only reason it ever made sense to get fast food, historically, was that it was dirt cheap. I remember when Chick-fil-a value meals were $5-6. That price has increased by like 150% in ~10-15 years.
And in the same time, the wages that they pay have dropped relative to inflation.
I just spent 25 dollars at Hardee’s for two meals. I never buy fast food but I wanted to get my kid something quick at 6am for wrestling. Breh. What.the.hell…
I’ve gone to two Hardee’s in two different states that blatantly and repeatedly charged more than they listed on the menu.
That said, they have the best biscuits possibly in the world.
I remember years ago when I went to order one of those $5 meal boxes at Taco Bell. I asked for it by calling it the “$5 box” or something. The person over the speaker replied with “it’s $9 here” lmao. That was pre-COVID and it had been advertised as a $5 box where I was from.
And that’s why I still go lol
You used to be able to get a soft or hard-shelled taco for 59 cents.
3 for 99 on tues
Taco Bell is fine but have you seen Wendy’s prices? Holy crap!
Yeah except I can get s whole ass meal every Wednesday and Friday for $2… No matter what I have to pay $7 at taco bell. Used to be like $2-$3 for a few decent filling burritos
I can find several items at the Taco Bell near me that are just under $3.
Fun fact: “Make it Fresco” will replace any dairy based items and add basically pico de gallo. I love doing this cause I don’t like the sour cream and nacho sauce anyways. Add lettuce for $.50 and you can almost transform the Cheesy Double Beef Burrito into the Burrito Supreme at half the cost.
This wondering is how you get into politics
Their $7 lux cravings box is the best deal out there right now as far as I know. But that’s it, the rest of the menu is overpriced just like the others.
Don’t you have to use their stupid app for the reduced prices like that now?
Rally’s also has a $7 meal, some brisket burger. It’s nowhere near as filling as the luxe cravings box though.
Oh and Popeyes has a $6 meal that is two pieces of dark meat, a side, a biscuit, and a drink. Still not as filling as the luxe box, but more filling than Rally’s thing.
Taco tarrifs: the downfall of society
Fast food is still affordable!!!
If you use the app and don’t get only exactly what you want but what the app gives deals on! At the low low cost of sharing your personal data to their marketing and development teams! (And maybe their 3rd parties depending)
“I found a way to stay tied to giant megacorporations!”
head pats at the speed of light
WHAT A GOOD CONSUMER
You’re not getting better deals. They’re subsidising the cheaper prices with the data they collect on you with the app.
The amount of people who have responded to me saying “I don’t go to fast food anymore, it’s too expensive” who proudly proclaim “just use the apps!!!” Just saddens me.
For all the reasons you said and more. No, they lost my business, I go to the local place now. Only time I get fast food now is in airports
The app-only build your own box is still one of the best deals in fast food IMO. $6
Class consciousness is what we need, comrade
And enjoy your taco
Order the Meal for 4 from the website/app. Two Crunchwraps, 2 Chicken quesadillas, 4 tacos, 2 chips and cheese, $20. Feeds two people and there’s usually leftovers, or will feed one person for 2 days.
Or the Meal for 2: Two Crunchwraps, 2 Bean burritos, 2 tacos, and 2 chips and cheese. $12.
Same goes for Jack ITB. They have 2 for $3 and 2 for $5 burgers, and tacos are still 2 for 99¢. Just gotta use the app or order online.
A friend told us to get a Lux Box or w/e they’re called after a concert a few months ago, and it had A LOT of food for the low price. Like a burrito, chalupa, taco, cinnamon twists and a drink for $6 or $7, which sounds like a great deal right now. Idk if they still have it or if it was a limited promotion, but that’s what I’d get if I go there again (I don’t do fast food but very rarely). Other than that, the standard priced items are definitely expensive.
The thing is, you could more or less order that for $5 as late as a year or so ago with some customizations to their other boxes. (Granted, I place no value on the cinnamon twists)
