That means big business.
Popeyes prices went up 86% over the last decade, while Chick-fil-A went up 55%.
“Chick-fil-A has officially lost a loyal customer,” she said.
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Elsewhere on the internet, one customer claimed paying $7 for one chicken sandwich is simply too much.
“Chick-fil-A is way too expensive.
“I mean it’s ridiculous that two chicken sandwiches and a drink [equals] 17 dollars.
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The price is insane.”
Research from Januarysuggestedthat prices at the chicken chain have indeed gone up.
Waaaay too expensive now.
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Sandwich and fries together are over $10.
Not including a drink.”
In 1963, it was the largest fast-food operation in the U.S., with 600 stores.
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“Why is it so damn expensive now,” one former KFC fanaskedon Reddit.
Can’t justify that on food cost or labor costs."
This comes after disappointing quarterly results: Same-store sales at KFC’s U.S. locations dropped 7%.
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The sentiment resonated with some posters.
I just got an 8pc for 21.99," one user replied.
“We only wanted the chicken because we had sides at home.
That is ridiculous!”
Elsewhere on the internet, one Popeyes fanaccusedthe chicken chain of “beyond absurd” prices.
Another said they won’t return to the chicken chain.
“Double the price I paid last year.
I saw $15.99 for the 5 tenders and haven’t been to Popeyes since.
Drove this customer away forever.”
Between 2014 and 2024, Popeyes hiked their food prices an average of 86%,accordingtoFinanceBuzz.
For example, a decade ago, a two-piece chicken combo at Popeyes would cost $6.49.
Today, that same order would be $11.39.
Raising Cane’s vs. Popeyes: Which Has the Best Chicken Tenders?
The two are similarly priced in many markets.
Still, some Raising Cane’s fans are getting sticker shock.
“Raising Cane’s.
$18 for… this,” one Redditorposted.
