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Indeed.

Which is why these coupons and deals aren't "McDonalds is actually still cheap!". Their non-coupon pricing has risen to absurd levels, and part of what made them tenable was their speed. They used to be basically instant, I'd drive through, or go in and have food in 2 minutes. (20 years ago)

And thus their coupon pricing is just as high, comparatively.

One should also bear in mind that a soda costs them under a penny, the straw costs more. And a bunch of cut up potatoes are barely pennies.

And now it can take 15 minutes to get food at some McDonalds, which is pure dumb. For their prices, I can get food in a real restaurant, and with their speed, a real burger just as fast now.

They are literally insanely expensive compared to 10/20 years ago, with much slower service, and less customer service.