Fast food and fast casual restaurant prices are steadily increasing, with popular chains such as Chipotle and McDonald’s facing criticism for raising prices while potentially reducing portion sizes. Recent surveys have identified several eateries as being “overpriced” and a “rip-off,” with Shake Shack being labeled the most expensive chain in the U.S. This prompts the question: where can you find the most expensive fast food burger in the country?
To answer this question fairly, we analyzed menus from over 15 fast food restaurants in the Los Angeles area, focusing on the basic, classic burger options. After careful consideration, here are the seven most expensive fast food burgers in the nation, ranked from least to most pricey:
7. Jack In The Box Jumbo Jack: Priced at $6.61, the Jumbo Jack is one of the more expensive options on the menu, despite being a standard choice.
6. Carl’s Jr. Single Big Carl: The Single Big Carl, priced at $6.99, offers a charbroiled all-beef patty with classic sauce and American cheese.
5. McDonald’s Quarter Pounder: At $7.49, the Quarter Pounder is among the pricier burgers on the McDonald’s menu.
4. Wendy’s Dave’s Single: Priced at $7.69, the Dave’s Single features a quarter-pound of fresh beef with American cheese and classic toppings.
3. Burger King Whopper: Surprisingly, the Whopper is priced at $7.99, making it as expensive as Shake Shack’s offerings.
2. Shake Shack Shackburger: The Shackburger, priced at $7.99, is a simple option with premium ingredients.
1. Five Guys Cheeseburger: Topping the list at $12.89, the classic Five Guys cheeseburger is the most expensive fast food burger in the country.
These findings shed light on the escalating prices within the fast food industry, with some burgers reaching premium price points that may surprise consumers.
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