In a recent viral TikTok video, a frustrated Five Guys customer, Michelle, expressed her outrage at being charged a staggering $42 for two burgers, two shakes, and a side of fries. Her video has sparked a wider conversation about the soaring prices at fast-food chains, leaving many Americans questioning whether these businesses have lost touch with the financial realities faced by their customers.
In a viral TikTok video, one customer furiously expressed paying $42 for two cheeseburgers, a side of fries, and two milkshakes at Five Guys. Image Credits: @itsmimifromthechi/Tiktok
Michelle’s video detailed her Saturday afternoon visit to a Five Guys location, where she and her husband ordered a regular cheeseburger, a cheeseburger with mushrooms, a side of fries, and two milkshakes. To their shock, the total bill came out to a whopping $42.
“So two cheeseburgers, one order of fries, and two shakes. And the bill came up to 42 bucks,” Michelle said in the video, clearly frustrated by the high cost of their modest meal.
This incident is not an isolated one. Across the United States, customers are expressing their outrage at the skyrocketing prices at major fast-food chains. In a recent viral TikTok video, a McDonald’s customer, Christopher Olive, was charged $16 for a burger, fries, and a soda – a price tag that he described as “just crazy.”
She said that businesses are ‘playing with their customers’. Image Credits: @itsmimifromthechi/Tiktok
The surge in fast-food prices can be attributed to a combination of factors, including labor shortages, wage increases, supply chain disruptions, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fast-food chains have struggled to maintain profitability in the face of these challenges, leading them to pass on the increased costs to their customers.
The reaction to these price hikes has been swift and vocal, with customers taking to social media to express their frustration. Many have vowed to boycott these chains, opting instead to cook at home or bring their own lunches to work.
“You know what? We’re done and absolutely done. We’re going to start cooking at home and start just brown bagging lunch every day,” said one commenter in response to Michelle’s video.
Five Guys’ officials explained why their food is priced higher. Image Credits: Getty
As the cost of living continues to rise, it remains to be seen whether fast-food chains can maintain their current pricing structure without alienating their customer base. Some industry experts believe that the current pricing bubble may be on the verge of bursting, as customers become increasingly unwilling to pay exorbitant prices for what they perceive as a subpar dining experience.
Image Credits: Tiktok
The outrage over the astronomical prices at Five Guys and other fast-food chains has struck a nerve with customers across the country. As Americans grapple with the rising cost of living, they are increasingly unwilling to accept the steep prices charged by these businesses. The future of fast-food pricing remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: customers are demanding more affordable and accessible options, and businesses that fail to heed this call may find themselves facing a customer revolt.
