Why is Fast Food So Expensive?

McDonalds is about to Crash
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Over the past two decades, your favorite fast food joints have gotten slower, more expensive, and—let’s be honest—a lot less fun. In this video, we dig into how the $5 Footlong era turned into $18 combo meals, why your Big Mac costs more than ever, and what really caused the so-called "McRecession."

This isn't just about inflation. It's about a system-wide shift—where fast food chains stopped caring about affordability and started chasing something else entirely: real estate empires, cost-cutting at all costs, and shareholder returns.

From the fall of the Speedee Service System to the rise of concrete-box McDonald’s, we trace the industry’s downfall and ask: Is this fixable? Or is fast food cooked for good?

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Disclaimer: This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not financial advice. All views expressed are my personal opinions. Please do your own research before making any financial decisions.

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