Since 2014, US fast food prices (like McDonald's menu) have surged 60-100% on average way above the 31% overall CPI rise. Big Mac up 50% from $3.99 to $5.99+.
wen we went wrong: Mid 2010s onward persistent wage hikes, ingredient/supply cost jumps.
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A well-known UK inflation fact. Cadbury Freddo bars stayed at 10p for years after their 1990s relaunch, but now typically cost 30–35p (sometimes up to 40p or more in 2025/2026 shops).
wen did we go wrong?