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Fast food is finally cheap again

Dec 12, 2024

Fast food is finally cheap again

After years of price hikes due to higher operating costs, fast food chains are finally slashing prices to win customers back. We all saw the price of a Big Mac jump during the pandemic, leaving a lot of customers peeved. Canadians said their combo meals went up by $5 to $10, causing many budget-conscious Canadians to turn away from fast food. Now, chains are coming crawling back with what’s being called a "value war," offering lower prices and deals to attract customers. For example, McDonald’s has dropped the price of a small coffee to just $1 and added new items to its McValue menu for $4 or less. This is great news for the fast food lovers: experts predict these low prices will stick around well into 2025 as fast food chains try to bring customers back without breaking the bank.

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