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It’s a hot topic on social media.

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However, they have noticed a shift recently.

“Does anyone else feel this way or am I alone?”

Lots of people agreed.

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Here are 7 fast-food chains that customers say are going downhill fast.

McDonald’s

People have been complaining about the decline of McDonald’s for years.

“Last two times I went to McDonalds it took probably 20 minutes each time.

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Nope, same thing.

I just wanted a sausage egg McMuffin.

It’s just not worth the price + wait to me anymore,” anotheradded.

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Subway

Another place customers have concerns about?

“Subway also changed the quality of their bread and chicken.

It’s not just being used to it or not, the food itself has changed,” someonesaid.

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“I refuse to even walk into Subway.

I don’t want to smell like weird, fake bread all day,” onewrites.

“I went to a Wendy’s a few months ago for the first time in a while.

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It took me about 45 min to get my food, there were two people ahead of me.

I actually thought it was a mistake at first,” someonesaid.

Burger King

Smaller portion sizes are also an issue for some people.

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Panera

Customers at Panera claim the quality has gone down.

So prepare for a nosedive in quality coming to your local Panera soon," one personwrote.

“My Panera already did a nosedive in quality!“writesanother.

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“Ordered Panera pick up one day for a fast dinner for us and my husband’s parents.

Carl’s Jr.

“I just went to CJs last night and it was sad.

Asked for 4 sides of Santa Fe sauce and it was $30!!!!”

I’ve been there before and it was the same garbage experience.

Onion rings were disgusting and hard.

“Jack in the box been Stuffing my tacos with lettuce and giving me meat scrapings.

Like what is going on,” one personsaid.