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Nearly 80% of Americans now view fast food as a luxury (www.ktla.com)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/aboringdystopia@lemmy.world
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[–] 18 points 2 years ago (3 children)

My wife and I were running around doing errands and stopped for a quick lunch at Carl's Jr.

$25(!) For 2 people! At Carl's Jr!

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  • [–] [S] 17 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

    Here's their current featured combo in the Los Angeles area before tax...

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  • [–] 16 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    That's fucked up btw, that American companies are allowed to display the prices before tax.

    You either need to do math every time you buy something or be surprised that it's more expensive than advertised.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago

    I can visit actual full service restaurants and get a similar burger (with a bigger patty and better quality) for about $16 that comes with fries. A drink might be $2.

    Because the US is stupid, I'll have to tip. But that's only like $3.

    Overall, that's only two bucks more after tipping.

    Fast food is the same price, for worse food, and worse service. They've forgotten their place.

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