McDonald's Executive Addresses Reports of $18 Big Mac Meal, Calls it an 'Exception'
- 15 days ago
Joe Erlinger, president of McDonald's USA, addressed reports of a $18 Big Mac meal, calling it an "exception" rather than the rule. Erlinger said the average Big Mac price rose 21% from 2019. Prices for other menu items like Quarter Pounders and McNuggets have also increased since 2019.
McDonald's franchise owners set their own menu prices and have sought to keep increases in line with rising business costs. Over 90% of McDonald's franchisees now offer $4 or less meal combos amid inflationary pressures across the economy. A January poll found that 1 in 4 lower-income consumers are cutting back on fast food due to high prices.
McDonald's franchise owners set their own menu prices and have sought to keep increases in line with rising business costs. Over 90% of McDonald's franchisees now offer $4 or less meal combos amid inflationary pressures across the economy. A January poll found that 1 in 4 lower-income consumers are cutting back on fast food due to high prices.