You’re probably paying about twice what you paid in 2014 for a standard fast-food combo meal. These maps and charts show how it looks at popular chains across the nation.
by James Powel and Sara Chernikoff
USA Today
Across the nation families looking for a quick option to feed the family have seen prices rise as inflation has taken a bite out of the fast-food experience.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest reading from the so-called fast-food index saw annual inflation for the sector come in at 4.8%.
The BLS also found that prices in “limited-service restaurants” increased by 47% since 2014.
Fast food has become a staple of the American diet meaning that price increases at the drive-thru can make a major impact.