A combo of a cheeseburger and a small fries that cost more than $32 in the Five Guys fast-food restaurant caused quite an uproar on social networks denouncing “out of control” prices in an inflationary context that puts American households on edge. tightrope.
“I guess I was expecting about $12-15 per person for Five Guys. $22 (no tip) (…) What’s a good amount these days?” tweeted the disenchanted customer on the X platform, whose message has garnered more than 25 million views.
The receipt shared on Reddit shows a cheeseburger order alone costing US$12.49, a drink for US$2.89 and fries for US$5.19, plus the US$2.19 tip, according to what the “New York Post” reported on Thursday.
Furious Internet users, many of whom denounced this price hike in the comments, criticized the customer for having given a tip, since it was a service at the restaurant counter.
Last week, Wendy’s was forced to clarify its Uber-style “dynamic pricing” announcement, whereby the price of the menu would fluctuate throughout the day based on demand, according to the New York tabloid.
