Lately, people are left in awe after discovering what they could get on McDonald's dollar menu in 2019.
This discovery has sparked heated debate on social media, with many people expressing that the McDonald's item's price has been out of control.
In 2019, customers could get a lot of items on the McDonald's dollar menu for just $15.
A picture shared by one customer showed they were able to purchase 2 McDoubles, 1 cheeseburger, 1 McChicken, 4 Chicken McNuggets, 2 apple pies, an order of fries, 1 Sweet & Sour sauce, and a McFlurry.
However, in 2024, many people are complaining that the prices on McDonald's dollar menu have become a 'complete rip-off.'
The main reason for this is the significant changes in McDonald's operating costs over the past few years.
The price of oil, both gasoline and cooking oil, has skyrocketed due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, one of the world's largest sunflower oil producers. This has been a key factor in increasing business expenses.
Rising fuel prices impact many aspects of operations, from transporting supplies to keeping the fryers running.
Therefore, the cost of eating at McDonald's has gone up substantially.
Many people are now saying that 'real restaurants are so much better than fast food now in terms of value' and that the 'cheap is gone' when it comes to the convenience of fast food.
Many feel that the 2020s have been really tough in terms of affordability.
While the dollar menu still exists at McDonald's, with items priced at $1, $2 or $3, customers now have to either visit the physical locations or order through the app to take advantage of those prices.
In recent years, McDonald's prices have gone up a lot, making customers feel they're paying more.
A report from 'Finance Buzz' shows medium fries fries rose from $1.59 to $3.79, up 138% in 10 years. Similarly, a McDouble sandwich went from $1.19 to $3.19, a 168% increase, higher than inflation rates.
Many customers now believe McDonald's isn't as affordable as it used to be.
On social media, people express disappointment and dissatisfaction.
Some wonder how McDonald's can stay open with these high prices, noting no improvement in food quality despite costs rising.
Customers feel McDonald's no longer offers better value than competitors, whose prices are similar or lower.
Previously, the McDonald's CEO has addressed the backlash surrounding the chain's high food prices, stating that each restaurant can decide how much to charge, leading to inflation as costs and demand increase.
He emphasized the importance of making McDonald's more affordable in 2024, recognizing that people's habits have changed, and more individuals are choosing to eat at home because it's cheaper.
