But even those are dwindling fast, as fast food chains struggle to retain customers while making a profit.
Three fast food chains in particular are considered overpriced for what they offer.
Shake Shack
Oh, Shake Shack.
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I’m not even slightly surprised people think this chain is offering mid food at a too-high price.
Some people were waiting for over an hour!
In an interview with Inc., CEOJerry Murrellexplains why the food costs so muchthey don’t compromise on quality.
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“Our food prices fluctuate.
We do not base our price on anything but margins.
We raise our prices to reflect whatever our food costs are.
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So, if the mayonnaise guy triples his price, we pay triple for the mayonnaise!
And then we’ll increase the price of our product.”
At$24 for a burger, fries, and soda, that’s some pricey mayo.
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It’s certainly not somewhere you go expecting a basic meal.
It’s celebrity-endorsed, but not bank account-friendly.
