Coming price cuts at McDonald’s might signal broader fast food price war

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2 thoughts on “Coming price cuts at McDonald’s might signal broader fast food price war

  1. “The company also blames higher costs. The average price of its menu items rose 40% between 2019 and 2024, McDonald’s said, to account for a 40% increase in the cost of labor, packaging and food.”

    Bidenomics at work.

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