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Over the past decade, Burger King has raised prices on several beloved menu items, with increases ranging from 19% to 101%. A recent survey highlights these changes, reflecting broader trends in the fast-food industry and making it harder for customers to enjoy their favorites on a budget.
Burger King Menu Prices Have Skyrocketed Over the Past Decade, Making Fast-Food Favorites Less Affordable
Fast-food restaurants have significantly raised prices, making it more challenging for consumers to stretch their budgets. A recent survey by Finance Buzz reviewed the rising costs of fast-food menus over the past decade, revealing that prices have increased by 34% to as much as 100%, depending on the chain.
Burger King has not been exempted from these hikes, with several of its popular menu items experiencing substantial price increases over the past ten years:
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King Jr. Kids Meal: 19% Increase
The King Jr. Kids Meal, featuring chicken nuggets, fries, a juice box, and a toy, now costs $4.29, up from $3.59 in 2014, making it more difficult for parents to afford this option.
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Hershey’s Sundae Pie: 33% Increase
The beloved Hershey’s Sundae Pie, with its chocolate cream filling and fudge drizzle on a chocolate crust, now costs $2.25, compared to $1.69 a decade ago.
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Large Drink: 37% Increase
A large drink at Burger King now costs $2.99, up from $2.19 in 2014, reflecting a steady rise in the price of a simple cola.
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Medium Onion Rings: 43% Increase
Burger King’s iconic breaded onion rings now come with a higher price tag, costing $2.99 in 2024, compared to $2.09 in 2014.
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Royal Crispy Chicken Meal: 52% Increase
The Royal Crispy Chicken Meal, featuring a crispy chicken sandwich, a side, and a drink, now costs $9.99, a significant jump from $6.59 a decade ago.
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Big Fish Meal: 58% Increase
The Big Fish Meal, offering a sandwich, side, and drink, now costs $8.99, up from $5.69 in 2014, reflecting a sharp price increase.
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Whopper Jr. Meal: 65% Increase
The Whopper Jr. Meal has seen a substantial price hike, now costing $7.59 compared to $4.59 ten years ago.
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Value Fries: 67% Increase
Burger King’s Value Fries, a smaller snack option, now costs $1.99, up from $1.19 in 2014. This demonstrates the rising cost of even the most minor items.
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Whopper Meal: 73% Increase
The signature Whopper Meal, which includes a sandwich, side, and drink, now costs $9.99, up from $5.79 in 2014. This makes it a less affordable option for many customers.
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Small Icee: 101% Increase
The cost of a small Icee has doubled over the past decade, now priced at $2.19 compared to $1.09 in 2014, which may deter some customers from indulging in this fun treat.
These price increases at Burger King reflect broader trends in the fast-food industry, where rising costs impact the affordability of even the most popular menu items.
