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Fast Food is a Luxury Purchase – HotAir

The price of fast food is up 31% since 2020. In Biden’s America, a hamburger and fries from a fast food restaurant is a luxury for more than 60% of Americans.

Let that sink in. In times past, when the cost of living rose, fast-food restaurants were an option for families who could not afford to go to a traditional restaurant for a meal. Not today. 

A survey was taken of 2,000 American adults. 78% said that fast food is a luxury because of the price tag. The survey was released on Monday. Half of the respondents said that their financial situations were too stretched and fast food is now a luxury. More than six in ten said they have cut down on fast food because of the rising prices. 

These are the key points and findings

  • Americans love fast food, but costs are forcing them to curb their cravings. 3 in 4 Americans typically eat fast food at least once a week, but the majority…

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