Has a trip through the drive-through become an extravagance? The vast majority of Americans say so.
A recent nonprobability survey conducted by LendingTree found 78% of consumers now consider fast food to be a “luxury” purchase due to how expensive the meals have become.
Half of those polled said they view fast food as a luxury because they’re struggling financially. This is especially true among Americans who make less than $30,000 a year (71%), parents with young children (58%), and Gen Zers (58%).
Americans love their fast food, but a majority say they are pulling back on their consumption due to high prices. The findings show 3 out of 4 Americans typically eat fast food once a week, but 62% of respondents said they are eating it less frequently due to the cost.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/americans-consider-fast-food-luxury-high-prices
This is insane: Unprecedented middle-class destruction by the Biden admin
Ya, you have missed the point on this one.
The point is that, in many places, $100K+ is middle class.
Calling a family that makes $100k a year wealthy almost made me laugh out loud.— DonaldP (@DonaldP556437) November 19, 2024