[anon373839]

> Not sure what you’re implying here, but McDonald’s is still contending for the bottom for price on fast food.

No, that's exactly my point. McDonalds isn't all that cheap anymore. There are high-quality fast-casual restaurants and local shops that deliver much better quality food at roughly the same price point. E.g.: it looks like $12 is the current price for a Big Mac meal in my area. But I can think of several places I regularly go for lunch that would offer a handmade sandwich and proper side dish, made with organic ingredients no less, for the same price.

[tstrimple]

I think this is true of the normal menu items, but I still see the value meal as a decent deal. McChicken, small fries, 4 piece nugget and small drink for $5. Similar to Taco Bell where the normal meals aren't that cost effective anymore, but if you pick and choose the value items you can get a ton of food for little money.

Taco Bell is a staple post gym meal for my son and his friends who are trying to bulk as cheap and easily as possible.

[astrange]

Every time I eat Taco Bell I feel like it's so obviously made of normal ingredients that you could just make it at home.

[kjkjadksj]

That sort of sandwich joint is $12- $15 before tax by me with no side.