CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A new Lending Tree report shows 78% of consumers now consider fast food to be a "luxury," all because of how expensive it's become.
Researchers said the cost of basic items like McDonald's cheeseburgers or Chick-fil-A nuggets has risen about 200% in less than five years.
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Analysts with the Maclver Institute add prices for a fast food family meal have gone from $35-$40 to $65-$70 in just a few years.
It's a trend that could be hurting middle- and low-income groups the most, which is why some are tying your Happy Meal price to how you vote.
As inflation continues to hurt the working class under President Joe Biden, he just might feel the impact come Election Day.
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