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Posted: 11/4/2023 8:28:17 PM EDT
[#1]
All have been for a long time stopped goin when I couldn't get my cal count for $4.
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Posted: 11/4/2023 8:30:58 PM EDT
[#2]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I a world where Taco Bell exists, why would one ever choose McDonald's. Having said that, TB is $10 a head now.   I get a custom cravings box for $6 in the app. Enough for a small meal and a snack or one large meal. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 8:32:59 PM EDT
[#3]
Medium sized meal is like $6.49 without tax on the App.
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Posted: 11/4/2023 8:34:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Throw away the bun from one and make it a single sandwich Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Daily deals. Two QPC or Big Mac or 10 piece nuggets, or mix two. $5 Only way to get affordable mcdonalds is the app. The normal pricing is app only. 2x Quarter pounders for $5.60 after tax, then get some fries. Except I cannot eat 2x quarter pounders and still function. . Throw away the bun from one and make it a single sandwich Throw away a bun from each if you are worried about carbs. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 8:34:23 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/4/2023 8:35:12 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Kommiefornia Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1228, which sets a $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers starting on April 1, 2024. The fast-food employee minimum wage will increase annually until 2029, based on the Consumer Price Index. That’s why it’s cheaper to order from the app! Less opportunities for theft from the registers, and a potential of literally hundreds of thousands of dollars saved per location in wages and associated costs for FOH workers… It’s a win-win for both company and customer |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 8:36:47 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/4/2023 8:37:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yeah that's a $12 meal today. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 8:37:07 PM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Got to pay for $15 minimum wage some how! People don’t think $15-$20/hr minimum wage be like it is, but it do. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 8:37:29 PM EDT
[#10]
I ate at Arby's earlier this week - the attendant seemed annoyed. Back in the day, the main reason to eat at Arby's was the 4 for 5$ special. Apparently while an original is now $4.50 - apparently some specials are still programed into the computer (I did not see them advertised anywhere). I accidentally ordered the everyday special that was 2 for $7.
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Posted: 11/4/2023 8:40:35 PM EDT
[#11]
We had noticed that McDonald's By us charges way too much in relation to their competitors.. I have cut back on eating beef anyway, so when I do go for a burger it's unlikely to be from them.
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Posted: 11/4/2023 8:41:05 PM EDT
[#12]
Used to go there for breakfast fairly regularly. It was like $5.50 for large hot coffee two sausage egg mcmuffin. This is not that long ago.
Last time I went it was 12 dollars. I won't be going back. That was simply obscene. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 8:42:15 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Use the app to order. Good deals are there. I’ll stop in the morning on the way to work and get a Sausage and egg McMuffin and a large sweet tea. My total is $2.70 with tax You ever wonder why things are a fraction of the price if you just put their worm in your phone? |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 8:43:07 PM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryQuoted: People don’t think $15-$20/hr minimum wage be like it is, but it do. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Got to pay for $15 minimum wage some how! People don’t think $15-$20/hr minimum wage be like it is, but it do. I would think real estate and utilities would be a bigger expense than minimum wage labor. But I’ve never owned a McDonalds. A seafood place by me went out of business over 10-years ago because their lease was $28,000 a month. You have to sell a lot of drinks and fish to cover that. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 8:45:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I travel for work and have to eat out weekly or grab fast food if I'm short on time. Restaurant prices have definitely gone up, but probably not as drastic as fast food. McDonalds burger combo easy $11-12. Same for Arbys. Subway footlong combo $15 now. I can go to a Mexican restaurant for not much more than that. There are deals though, but you gotta use their apps. Everywhere is like that. Safeway sells stuff for 90% off sometimes, but you gotta use their app. What is it about them having their app in your phone that's so fucking valuable. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 8:46:30 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You ever wonder why things are a fraction of the price if you just put their worm in your phone? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Use the app to order. Good deals are there. I’ll stop in the morning on the way to work and get a Sausage and egg McMuffin and a large sweet tea. My total is $2.70 with tax You ever wonder why things are a fraction of the price if you just put their worm in your phone? Hate to break it to you, but if you have a smart phone that app is probably the least of your worries. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 8:46:32 PM EDT
[#17]
Costco chicken for the win.
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Posted: 11/4/2023 8:50:37 PM EDT
[#18]
A little food trailer opened up here not long ago called The Chuckwagon, and I kept hearing that their smash burgers and their breakfast items were really good. I stopped and got the double smash burger and fries, and it was a good sized burger with all the sides and was delicious. And only $11 plus a tip.
Working from home, my lunches are whatever I have in the fridge. Once in a great while if I have to get out to run errands over lunch, I might hit Taco Bell for a chicken quesadilla combo or a taco pizza, or Subway for a cold cut combo. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 8:50:47 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They are making record profits. People like garbage food and don’t care what it costs. There will be an extinction curve. I used to be fine picking up cheap fast food from the bargain chains. Now pretty much only if its all that's around. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 8:53:32 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Everywhere is like that. Safeway sells stuff for 90% off sometimes, but you gotta use their app. What is it about them having their app in your phone that's so fucking valuable. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I travel for work and have to eat out weekly or grab fast food if I'm short on time. Restaurant prices have definitely gone up, but probably not as drastic as fast food. McDonalds burger combo easy $11-12. Same for Arbys. Subway footlong combo $15 now. I can go to a Mexican restaurant for not much more than that. There are deals though, but you gotta use their apps. Everywhere is like that. Safeway sells stuff for 90% off sometimes, but you gotta use their app. What is it about them having their app in your phone that's so fucking valuable. You. They are selling your info to others. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 8:54:32 PM EDT
[#21]
McDonalds is buy one get one for a $1 McDouble. So $4.50 for 2. Add med fries, and a Large tea your still under $10....
Honestly every other place is insane. God's Chicken, Wendy's, Hardee's, Burger King  Arby's all at least $15....
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Posted: 11/4/2023 9:00:33 PM EDT
[#22]
The price of a meal combo roughly matches the employee hourly wage.
See what the hikes do? Thanks government idiots. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 9:02:06 PM EDT
[#23]
Download the app and start using the coupons, the one for 20% off runs all the time
But yes, the prices are insane |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 9:02:43 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Remember the “Dollar Menu”? It’s the “Three Dollar Menu” now. Technically it’s the 1/2/3 Dollar menu, and nothing on it is cheaper than like $2.89 |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 9:05:54 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You won't have OSHA to worry about either. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: All I got from this map is that I should probably move to Pakistan. You won't have OSHA to worry about either. The locals will have to get used to a guy wearing work boots and safety glasses. I enjoy my toes and eyes. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 9:06:36 PM EDT
[#26]
The cost of living must be really high where ever y'all are at, because a bacon quarter pounder meal w/ large fries and large soda is only $10.19 plus tax here.
A bacon double quarter pounder meal is only a dollar more. I think that's the most expensive meal. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 9:08:42 PM EDT
[#27]
Why do you guys keep posting BS about minimum wage increasing the prices?
Here is a map of worldwide minimum wage (monthly, not hourly) vs the cost of a Big Mac in that same area. There is zero correlation to minimum wage and what McDonalds charges. It's all about how much profit they can get and what people are willing to pay. I mean, I walked into a McDonalds last year and they had 3 employees and 10 touchscreen computers there. With more automation, McDonalds doesn't have to pay for a dozen minimum wage workers.  
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Posted: 11/4/2023 9:09:38 PM EDT
[#28]
I live in Idaho. These dude is over-sensationalizing. Download the app, BOGO Big and QPC everyday.
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Posted: 11/4/2023 9:14:13 PM EDT
[#29]
2 beers and a burger and sweet potato fries at the bar is $16. Cheaper if I have tap beer. McDonalds can get bent.
I had an 8oz sirloin sandwich and fries with 2 beers for $20 Friday for lunch. Better than any fast food joint. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 9:14:45 PM EDT
[#30]
With the McDonalds App, get 2 Big Macs for $5.29.
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Posted: 11/4/2023 9:17:51 PM EDT
[#31]
You didn't really think that three for free was really free, did you?
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Posted: 11/4/2023 9:18:17 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I live in Idaho. These dude is over-sensationalizing. Download the app, BOGO Big and QPC everyday. That's one of the main reasons why McDonalds has high prices. They want you to download the app. The app provides valuable analytics and tracking. It also makes consumers more often to order again because of the installed app. Just one more company forcing you into an app/subscription mode. This is the newest version of going to a cash register and the person asking for your phone number. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 9:21:31 PM EDT
[#33]
I don't eat fast food enough to worry about their prices, but it is ridiculous at this point.
What's worse is its just as bad or worse at regular restaurants. Used to be nice to take the family out for a nice meal occasionally. Not as often nowadays. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 9:25:13 PM EDT
[#34]
Weimar Germany, Zimbabwe, Venezuela
“And so it begins…” |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 10:10:14 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Inworked at McDonald's my senoir year in hs and freshman year in college. I remember when a cheeseburger went to 27 cents from a quarter. Something like that. These prices are fucking crazy. Was that like 1903? |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 11:06:59 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Why do you guys keep posting BS about minimum wage increasing the prices? Here is a map of worldwide minimum wage (monthly, not hourly) vs the cost of a Big Mac in that same area. There is zero correlation to minimum wage and what McDonalds charges. It's all about how much profit they can get and what people are willing to pay. I mean, I walked into a McDonalds last year and they had 3 employees and 10 touchscreen computers there. With more automation, McDonalds doesn't have to pay for a dozen minimum wage workers. https://i.imgur.com/ube7gH9.jpg https://i.imgur.com/cWcKbFr.png This is funny ( the chart) Because this was Canada this week at Costco. Remember cost is CAD. 1 CAD = .$73 USD. That $1.50 is really $1.095 USD  Now just look at McDonalds pricing. How does Costco pull this off and McDonalds is only a few cents off per USD? |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 11:11:37 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: McDonalds is buy one get one for a $1 McDouble. So $4.50 for 2. Add med fries, and a Large tea your still under $10.... Honestly every other place is insane. God's Chicken, Wendy's, Hardee's, Burger King Arby's all at least $15....Around here, a Wendy's Biggie Bag is still $5 plus tax (with double cheeseburger or chicken sandwich, four nuggets, fries and drink). $5.59 with upgrade to medium Frosty. The Arby's Family Meal Deal coupon was (2020) four sliders, four fries, an order of mozzarella sticks, and four beef and cheddars for $12. 2023...two beef and cheddars, 12 chicken nuggets, four fries...$15. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 11:18:21 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: This is funny ( the chart) Because this was Canada this week at Costco. Remember cost is CAD. 1 CAD = .$73 USD. That $1.50 is really $1.095 USD https://i.ibb.co/gvDhXRv/received-694331402627209.jpg Now just look at McDonalds pricing. How does Costco pull this off and McDonalds is only a few cents off per USD? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Why do you guys keep posting BS about minimum wage increasing the prices? Here is a map of worldwide minimum wage (monthly, not hourly) vs the cost of a Big Mac in that same area. There is zero correlation to minimum wage and what McDonalds charges. It's all about how much profit they can get and what people are willing to pay. I mean, I walked into a McDonalds last year and they had 3 employees and 10 touchscreen computers there. With more automation, McDonalds doesn't have to pay for a dozen minimum wage workers. https://i.imgur.com/ube7gH9.jpg https://i.imgur.com/cWcKbFr.png This is funny ( the chart) Because this was Canada this week at Costco. Remember cost is CAD. 1 CAD = .$73 USD. That $1.50 is really $1.095 USD https://i.ibb.co/gvDhXRv/received-694331402627209.jpg Now just look at McDonalds pricing. How does Costco pull this off and McDonalds is only a few cents off per USD? Because it's Costco's choice! The CEO has come out and said he wants the fast food prices to stay low. And guess what? Costco pays above minimum wage. Again, McDonalds prices have nothing to do with minimum wage in the area. It's all based off analytics and what people are willing to pay in that area. I mean, what happens in 10 years when it's all robots in the kitchen and touchscreens to take your orders? The CEO at McDonalds will no longer be able to use the narrative that minimum wage is the reason why the prices are so high. Or to blame the government. Like it's Biden's fault a McDonalds Big Mac costs so much in South America. And by looking at this thread, it seems that false narrative has convinced a lot of the general public to get mad at the wrong people. McDonalds is having record setting profits and constant lines around the block. Of course they don't want to look like the bad guys and admit the raise in prices is 100% about profit. So they try to convince the public it's all about minimum wage and how McDonalds is "forced" to raise prices because of it. So the public gets mad at the people wanting minimum wage adjusted to inflation and not McDonalds corporate. Again, look at this chart and stop reposing "but muh $15 an hour" narrative. If that's the case, look at the below charts and explain the difference in pricing when you see countries next to each with significantly different minimum wages but the burgers are still ridiculously expensive?
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Posted: 11/4/2023 11:22:10 PM EDT
[#39]
Convenience has its price.
Go figure. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 11:23:53 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Convenience has its price. Go figure. Which is what I was also going to post. If you walk into McDonalds to skip the line, or get into the drive through without pre-ordering. You're paying almost double. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 11:26:48 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Fast food is for retards This. Fast food is over priced, grease pit garbage. Mexican food is about the only thing thats fast and not total trash. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 11:29:14 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Why do you guys keep posting BS about minimum wage increasing the prices? Here is a map of worldwide minimum wage (monthly, not hourly) vs the cost of a Big Mac in that same area. There is zero correlation to minimum wage and what McDonalds charges. It's all about how much profit they can get and what people are willing to pay. I mean, I walked into a McDonalds last year and they had 3 employees and 10 touchscreen computers there. With more automation, McDonalds doesn't have to pay for a dozen minimum wage workers. https://i.imgur.com/ube7gH9.jpg https://i.imgur.com/cWcKbFr.png you can't really compare min wage from the US to other countries because you don;t have free healthcare in the US. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 11:29:46 PM EDT
[#43]
I got 5 burgers a large fry and two drinks for 19.
People like op and stlnik don't know ow how to order there. Use the app gramps. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 11:30:47 PM EDT
[#44]
Quoted: It was a not-so-happy meal. An enraged McDonald’s customer says the fast food franchise is no longer affordable for ordinary Americans, calling the company’s contemporary prices “crazy.” “So, I get there’s a labor shortage, I get there’s wage increases and a number of other things,” Idaho man Christopher Olive began in a viral TikTok clip, which has recently resurfaced. “But $16? $16 for a burger, a large fry and a drink? It’s just crazy!” the flabbergasted content creator complained, panning to his itemized receipt from a McDonald’s restaurant in the city of Post Falls. So oddly enough my GF and I were doing some running around a couple weekends back and she wanted Wendy's. As a rule since I am diabetic I avoid eating stuff like that if at all possible but I though "sure a salad couldn't be too bad" Mistake. Went inside and the place was a mess and when I wen tto wash my hands, I actually felt dirtier after being in the bathroom. Horrible. The. Whole. Thing. NEVER AGAIN. That really cemented my decision to just wait until I get home to have things I know are not tainted. Plus the cost was silly. Yep never again. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 11:31:16 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: The cost of living must be really high where ever y'all are at, because a bacon quarter pounder meal w/ large fries and large soda is only $10.19 plus tax here. A bacon double quarter pounder meal is only a dollar more. I think that's the most expensive meal. "Only $10.19 plus tax." LOL |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 11:34:45 PM EDT
[#46]
I eat out for lunch. It's just as much for a sit down restaurant and tip as it is for fast food.
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Posted: 11/4/2023 11:37:11 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Breakfast items are about as much nowadays This^^^^ When I’m traveling I get McD breakfast. Lately I’ve been looking for mom and pops. For a few dollars more I get a real breakfast. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 11:37:22 PM EDT
[#48]
Use the app and/or codes.
You can find some deals. I don't eat there but a couple of times a year, but if I do, I use the app. |
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Posted: 11/4/2023 11:38:23 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Neighbors daughter is 16 and just got hired there making $16/hr. Started at $14 but got a $2 raise after her second week. They should pay her $20 an hour. She can barely afford to eat there. 
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Posted: 11/4/2023 11:39:00 PM EDT
[#50]
Some of this is very location specific as well.
I know in general around here, McDonald's is on the lower end of the spectrum for combo meal pricing. I went to a Taco Bell because I had few options while working a job a couple weeks ago, and it's been probably over 10 years since I've stopped at one. $12 for pretty much all the combo meals. I was kind of shocked. The last time I went (granted a long time ago) I paid $7 for the same meal. It was actually better than I remembered, but I can pay that much including tip for lunch specials at my local Mexican place and get twice as much food that is noticeably higher quality. So, yeah. In the past, you stopped at "Fast Food" joints for the price and convenience. These days, it's 100% about the speed, because you're not saving much unless you happen to be able to go somewhere that is offering good deals. |
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