Over the past decade, Burger King has raised prices on several popular menu items, with increases ranging from 19% to 101%. A recent survey highlights these changes, which reflect broader trends in the fast-food industry and make it harder for customers to enjoy their favorite meals on a budget.
Menu prices at Burger King have skyrocketed over the past decade, making popular fast-food dishes less affordable
Fast food restaurants have significantly increased their prices, making it harder for consumers to stay on budget. A recent survey by Finance Buzz examined the rising cost of fast food meals over the past decade and found that prices have increased by anywhere from 34% to 100%, depending on the chain.
Burger King has not been spared from these price increases either. Several popular items on the company’s menu have seen significant price increases over the past decade:
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King Jr. Kids Menu: 19% increase
The King Jr. Kids Meal, which includes chicken nuggets, fries, a juice carton and a toy, now costs $4.29 (up from $3.59 in 2014), making it harder for parents to afford the option.
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Hershey’s Sundae Pie: 33% increase
The popular Hershey’s Sundae Pie, with its chocolate cream filling and chocolate coating on the chocolate crust, now costs $2.25, up from $1.69 ten years ago.
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Large Drink: 37% increase
A large drink at Burger King now costs $2.99 (compared to $2.19 in 2014), which represents a steady increase in the price of a simple Coke.
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Medium onion rings: 43% increase
Burger King’s legendary breaded onion rings now have a higher price: they will cost $2.99 in 2024, compared to $2.09 in 2014.
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Royal Crispy Chicken Meal: 52% increase
The Royal Crispy Chicken Meal, consisting of a crispy chicken sandwich, a side and a drink, now costs $9.99, a significant increase from $6.59 a decade ago.
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Large fish meal: 58% increase
The Big Fish Meal, which includes a sandwich, side dish and drink, now costs $8.99 (up from $5.69 in 2014), a significant price increase.
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Whopper Jr. Meal: 65% increase
The Whopper Jr. Meal has seen a significant price increase and now costs $7.59 compared to $4.59 ten years ago.
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Value Fries: 67% increase
Burger King’s Value Fries, a smaller snack, now cost $1.99, up from $1.19 in 2014, showing that even the smallest items are getting more expensive.
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Whopper meal: 73% increase
The typical Whopper meal, which includes a sandwich, a side and a drink, now costs $9.99 (up from $5.79 in 2014), making it a less affordable option for many customers.
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Little Icee: 101% increase
The price of a small Icee has doubled in the last decade and is now $2.19 compared to $1.09 in 2014. This could deter some customers from indulging in this tasty snack.
These price increases at Burger King reflect broader trends in the fast-food industry, where rising costs are affecting the affordability of even the most popular menu items.
