Cuz of world politics.
I’ve almost completely eliminated fast food from my diet (Taco Bell is the only one I will go to on occasion because it really is its own genre of food. I love me some real Mexican food, but I also love Taco Bell. They are different things) because it has gotten so goddamn expensive.
At this point, I can spend another $3 and go to a local place with fresh cooked food that is 1000% better, and then have enough leftovers for two more meals.
The only reason it ever made sense to get fast food, historically, was that it was dirt cheap. I remember when Chick-fil-a value meals were $5-6. That price has increased by like 150% in ~10-15 years.
And in the same time, the wages that they pay have dropped relative to inflation.
This wondering is how you get into politics
Fast food is still affordable!!!
If you use the app and don’t get only exactly what you want but what the app gives deals on! At the low low cost of sharing your personal data to their marketing and development teams! (And maybe their 3rd parties depending)
You’re not getting better deals. They’re subsidising the cheaper prices with the data they collect on you with the app.
“I found a way to stay tied to giant megacorporations!”
head pats at the speed of light
WHAT A GOOD CONSUMER
The amount of people who have responded to me saying “I don’t go to fast food anymore, it’s too expensive” who proudly proclaim “just use the apps!!!” Just saddens me.
For all the reasons you said and more. No, they lost my business, I go to the local place now. Only time I get fast food now is in airports
my local Domino’s has a store specific coupon that sells large pizza 1 toppings half off. Had it for years. It’s great paying $9 for a large pizza, but i know one day corporate will ruin it :(
Class consciousness is what we need, comrade
And enjoy your taco
I just spent 25 dollars at Hardee’s for two meals. I never buy fast food but I wanted to get my kid something quick at 6am for wrestling. Breh. What.the.hell…
I’ve gone to two Hardee’s in two different states that blatantly and repeatedly charged more than they listed on the menu.
That said, they have the best biscuits possibly in the world.
I remember years ago when I went to order one of those $5 meal boxes at Taco Bell. I asked for it by calling it the “$5 box” or something. The person over the speaker replied with “it’s $9 here” lmao. That was pre-COVID and it had been advertised as a $5 box where I was from.
And that’s why I still go lol
You used to be able to get a soft or hard-shelled taco for 59 cents.
3 for 99 on tues
The app-only build your own box is still one of the best deals in fast food IMO. $6
Yup, this and some spicy potato soft tacos are my regular order. Comes out to around 200 calories per dollar, which is pretty good value.
Their $7 lux cravings box is the best deal out there right now as far as I know. But that’s it, the rest of the menu is overpriced just like the others.
Rally’s also has a $7 meal, some brisket burger. It’s nowhere near as filling as the luxe cravings box though.
Oh and Popeyes has a $6 meal that is two pieces of dark meat, a side, a biscuit, and a drink. Still not as filling as the luxe box, but more filling than Rally’s thing.
Don’t you have to use their stupid app for the reduced prices like that now?
Not at my Taco Bell. I was there a couple weeks ago and it was still $7 without the app.
Buckle up buttercup!
They charge that much because you’re willing to pay that much. If it isn’t worth it, don’t buy it. Simple as.
Taco tarrifs: the downfall of society
Order the Meal for 4 from the website/app. Two Crunchwraps, 2 Chicken quesadillas, 4 tacos, 2 chips and cheese, $20. Feeds two people and there’s usually leftovers, or will feed one person for 2 days.
Or the Meal for 2: Two Crunchwraps, 2 Bean burritos, 2 tacos, and 2 chips and cheese. $12.
Same goes for Jack ITB. They have 2 for $3 and 2 for $5 burgers, and tacos are still 2 for 99¢. Just gotta use the app or order online.
A friend told us to get a Lux Box or w/e they’re called after a concert a few months ago, and it had A LOT of food for the low price. Like a burrito, chalupa, taco, cinnamon twists and a drink for $6 or $7, which sounds like a great deal right now. Idk if they still have it or if it was a limited promotion, but that’s what I’d get if I go there again (I don’t do fast food but very rarely). Other than that, the standard priced items are definitely expensive.
The thing is, you could more or less order that for $5 as late as a year or so ago with some customizations to their other boxes. (Granted, I place no value on the cinnamon twists)
My question is, why does the crunchwrap suck so much now?
I think I paid over $12 for a 3 taco meal last time. Not even supremes. Haven’t been back in 6 months and don’t plan to ever.
Greed
I started making my own at home using the seasoning packet and sauces. Target also sells a kit that includes the tortillas. Tastes like a better Taco Bell, you can stuff it as much as you want, and you don’t get spicy butthole after.
Way less of everything in it. Seems like it’s just tortilla, tostada, and lettuce now. A token smearing of beans and/or protein.
It seems the same as it’s always been where I am, but my local Taco Bells are out of beef every other day or their system is down…so I’m lucky if I can just get them
