Customers are already calling the McDonald's $5 meal deal 'skimpy'

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A McDonald's in Encinitas, California.

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I ordered the same burger meal at McDonald's and Chili's, and the latter served up better value

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I ordered similar burger combos at McDonald's and Chili's, but I got more food at the sit-down chain restaurant.

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The $5 McDonald's meal may be making a grand comeback — but only for a month

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McDonald's double cheeseburger with fries and drink.

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I went to Shake Shack for the first time. My nearly $60 meal for 2 tasted good, but the portion sizes felt a little stingy

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Chick-fil-A's founding family is worth more than $33 billion. Here's how the Cathys created the fast food chain and how they run it today

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The Cathy family.

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'Why would you eat a $10 burger out of a paper bag in your car?' Applebee's throws shade at fast food chains as it touts deals

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Applebee's.

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Fast food chains are getting the message about soaring prices

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Diners are "price weary" and eating out less often, restaurant executives say.

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Fast food feels more expensive than ever before, and people are sick of it. Here's why.

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Don't worry, your Shake Shack burger shouldn't get any more expensive this year

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Overall, Shake Shack's menu prices went up in the mid-single digits in the quarter, its CFO said.

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McDonald's says it's listening to penny-pinching customers and focusing on value

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An aerial view of fast food restaurants on Crenshaw Blvd including Taco Bell, McDonald's, Yoshinoya, Subway, El Pollo Loco, Little Caesers, Panda Express,Taco Bell, and Smart & Final grocery store. Photo taken in south Los Angeles Friday, March 29, 2024.

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