06-26-2024, 07:42 AM
(06-26-2024, 03:15 AM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: Kind of shocked to see the value meal wars hitting $5 in 2024.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mcdonalds-5-value-meal-hits-menus-as-the-golden-arches-looks-to-bring-customers-back-212318264.html
"On Tuesday, the Golden Arches rolled out its $5 meal deal, which includes the choice of a McDouble burger or McChicken sandwich, in addition to a four-piece chicken McNuggets, small fries, and a small soft drink."
"McDonald's is not alone; other chains are jumping in on the value craze too."
"In early April, KFC (YUM) introduced a $4.99 meal that offers two pieces of chicken, a side of mashed potatoes and gravy, and a biscuit. In late May, Burger King (QSR) brought back its $5 Your Way Meal, which includes the choice of a Chicken Jr., Whopper Jr., or Bacon Cheeseburger, fries, nuggets, and a drink."
Thanks Biden ?
Let's not forget the mass closings of Red Lobsters, Hooters, and Rubio's Coastal Grill across the nation.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/06/24/hooters-closing-restaurants/74198060007/
Thanks Biden?
It is good to see fast food panicking and reducing the cost of their garbage meals. Poor people need a better way to get fat, can't just be everyone who is earning above the median income scarfing down Micky D's! Diabetes for all. I did not see any healthy choices listed on any of those $5 menus. Are they targeting the poor to make them less healthy via poor eating choices?
https://www.statista.com/statistics/237141/us-obesity-by-annual-income/
Now if healthy food and regular groceries were to drop to pre-Biden levels, that would be something to celebrate. Some light hearted teasing, but food options for lower income families is a big issue that has a major impact on their overall health, as we see with obesity leading to so many other issues, like chronic pain, diabetes, mobility issues, feelings of self respect/worth, and the ability to fit into a peer group and take part in physical activities.
Some SNAP reform would be nice too, but that is a topic for another thread...
