America’s most expensive fast-food chain is revealed as consumers say they are feeling the pinch after price hikes
Beloved hamburger chain Shake Shack has been named America’s most expensive fast-food restaurant following a recent survey.
Analysis conducted by Preply showed Shake Shack ranked as the most expensive fast food chain, following a 3 percent price increase earlier this year.
To conduct the study, Preply analyzed the language in 57,245 reviews for more than 10,000 restaurants in the US.
The study comes after dozens of Americans complained that they were feeling the inflation when it came to ordering from their favorite hamburger restaurants, as fast food prices are higher than ever.
Preply’s new research found that Shake Shack had received the most complaints for being too expensive.
A regular hamburger at Shake Shack currently costs $7.79, while regular fries cost $4.49.
Five Guys, which has been criticized in the past for its excessive prices, came in second for the most expensive fast food chain in America.
Beloved hamburger chain Shake Shack has been named America’s most expensive fast-food restaurant following a recent survey
Analysis conducted by Preply showed Shake Shack ranked as the most expensive fast food chain, following a 3 percent price increase earlier this year
To conduct the study, Preply analyzed the language in 57,245 reviews for more than 10,000 restaurants in the US.
Currently, burgers at Five Guys range from about $8.89 to $13.09.
The restaurant and candy store chain known for its over-the-top decor has also been criticized online for its obscene prices, and Preply’s research reaffirms this, placing the chain as the third most expensive fast food restaurant.
The restaurant’s ‘Signature Sugar Factory Burger’ is the cheapest at $19.
The most expensive burger on the menu is a $150 24k Gold Burger.
Californian burger brand Carl’s Jr. was among the most expensive fast food chains, as well as the American fast food chain specializing in fried chicken
The Box Combo, which includes four chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, one sauce, Texas toast, coleslaw and a fountain drink or tea, costs $10.99.
In terms of non-fast food restaurants, the survey found that xxx Horn Barbecue in Oakland had the highest score for the most expensive restaurants at 87%.
The research comes after customers complained that fast food restaurant prices are higher than ever
A regular hamburger at Shake Shack currently costs $7.79, while regular fries cost $4.49
Chipotle was the latest to be criticized by angry customers after announcing earlier this month it would raise its US prices due to inflation
Five Guys came in second for the most expensive fast food chain in America in Preply’s survey
Ocean 27 in Virginia Beach was a close second with a score of 86%.
The survey also found that celebrity restaurants were often rated as too expensive.
Notably, Gordon Ramsay’s ‘Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips’ restaurant in Washington DC ranked 23rd on the list of most expensive restaurants in the US with a score of 82%.
Ramsay’s Kitchen in Boston was the 61st most expensive product with a score of 66%.
The study comes after several fast food chains across the country announced price increases.
Chipotle was the latest to be criticized by angry customers after it announced earlier this month it would raise its US prices due to inflation.
The 2 percent increase was confirmed by Laurie Schalow, corporate officer for the Mexican restaurant chain, but she emphasized that it was the first time in more than a year that the California-based company had raised its prices.