The exact reasons these restaurants just aren’t as good as they used to be are sometimes a mystery.

One common theme you’ll see?

Adrop in value: fast-food menu prices have markedly increased even as perceived quality has dropped.

McDonald’s burgers

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The food is cold once you get it.

Note I get sick anytime I eat them."

Time will tell if the flavor will win out in the end.

Burger King Double Whopper Meal

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Cold salty and stale buns.

For you guys getting a new Whataburger.

It’s not the original Texas chain."

McDonald’s burgers

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Comments included: “Wow… they didn’t even try,” and “Looks like sadness.”

Not sure what happened but definitely not like it used to be."

One respondent said in part: “Ours looks like it’s falling apart!”

Five Guys Little Hamburger

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Another person posted: “Steak and Shake has gone off a cliff.”

Whataburger meal

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Jack-in-the-Box—Jumbo Jack Cheeseburger Combo

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Wendys

Carl’s Jr. monster angus thickburger

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steak-n-shake burger

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