Fast food is supposed to be affordable.
Inflation in 2022 was absolutelybrutal across the board, reaching an average of 8%.
Just a few years ago in 2019 the average annual inflation rate was just 1.8%.
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What about some specific chains?
Price increases show no signs of slowing in 2023, especially when it comes to restaurants.
Luckily, not everything listed on fast food menus is experiencing major price jumps.
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Here are seven inflation-proof fast food menu items that are still a great value.
That’s15 cents cheaperthan the same order cost in May 2022.
McDonald’s McChicken
Everyone knows fries aren’t a meal!
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Back in May 2022, the same sandwich cost $2.33that’s a 25-cent price drop!
Right now the burger featuring a half pound of beef and six pieces of baconcosts $9.62.
A 10-piece order costsjust $1.65 todayon average.
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That’s thesame priceas just about a year ago in April 2022.
Subway’s Spicy Italian
In the mood for something a little less greasy?
It is currentlypriced at $4.60.
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That’s just a one-cent increase sinceJanuary 2022.
Taco Bell
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Chick-fil-A
