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Fast-food has gone from a cheap option to a luxury item, resulting in people staying home.
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Here are four fast-food chains struggling as sales slump and profits dip.
Wendy’s
Wendy’s had good momentum last quarter which has slowed down in 2025.
The company believes bad weather is partly to blame for people not wanting to venture out for a meal.
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Customers complain the chain is simply too expensive now.
“I went my local Wendy’s yesterday for the first time in a year or so.
2 double Baconators & 2 medium fries was $25.00.
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I like Baconators, but that’s just too much for fast food.
I won’t be back.
Bye Dave,” one Redditorsaid.
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The steep rise in prices has fans outraged.
I remember the ice coffees used to be $2.17 for a large now there close to 4 dollars.
But cmon 25 dollars for McDonald’s," one Redditorranted.
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“There remains a lot that can be done there.”
Kobza also says bad weather could impact sales.
Despite this, the chain has faith things will improve in 2025.
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