Fast food was once an option for when you wanted a quick, tasty meal, without spending a lot. That has changed over the years, as many fast food restaurants are now as pricy as sit-down establishments ...

Fast food isn’t cheap anymore – What used to be a quick, budget meal now routinely costs $13–$20, even at chains once known for value. Price creep hit quietly – Portion sizes stayed similar, but menu ...

Rising menu prices have caused traffic to dip at fast-food restaurants as economic concerns push their core customers to rein in discretionary spending. But fast-food companies that are already ...

Someone holding cheeseburger in front of red tray with fries and drink - Aleksandr Zubkov/Getty Images Remember the days when you could get a burger, fries, and a drink for only a few dollars? It ...

From shrinking portions to rising menu prices, diners across the U.S. are questioning whether their favorite drive-thrus still deliver real value.

A Zappi survey recently sought to measure U.S. public perception regarding fast-food. The survey revealed that fast-food, which used to be seen as an inexpensive meal, is no longer viewed as budget ...

The fast-food industry is worth well over $417 billion in the U.S. alone and more than a trillion worldwide. It’s an empire that started on nickels and dimes — literally. Five-cent sliders, ten-cent ...