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The United States has always been known for supersized meals, resulting in food waste and contributing to obesity.
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Some people appreciate more significant portions.
Here are 7 restaurant chains where the portions are getting smaller.
Many people opt to buy the bigger sandwich and save the other half.
Subway
However, in 2025, the sub shop launched asnack-focused menu, including $3 hot wraps.
Burger King
Are 10 chicken nuggets two too many for you?
“Pathetic, their prices have shot through the roof and quality and size has plummeted.
Burger King
I’ve stopped going there!”
“So I ordered a small combo meal today like I do when I go to Arby’s.
And the drink was a kid sized drink now.
McDonald’s
But now they’re totally ripping people off,” oneRedditorwrites.
Five Guys
According to customers,Five Guyssizes have also decreased especially with fries.
“There were no more fries in the bag either.
Arby’s
I’ve always just bought a small because they’re always overflowing, & the bag is full too.
A small is usually more fries than I can eat.
I left this meal still hungry,” one Redditorwrote, sharing a tiny container of fries.
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“Five fries,” one personjokedin a comment.
Panera
One of the most popular items at Panera Bread is their You Pick Two.
The combo meal comes with a cup of soup with half a sandwich or half a salad.
Panera Bread
However, severalReddit threadsare devoted to the shrinking portion sizes (not prices!)
Chick-Fil-A
Several customers on Reddit have called outChick-fil-Afor reducing the chicken breast portion in their trademark sandwich.
Others havecomplainedabout smaller waffle fry portions as well.
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