McDonald's Extends $5 Value Meal Deal

  

McDonald's in Orlando, Florida. Credit: Google

ORLANDO, Florida - In response to inflation-hit consumers and corresponding rising fast food prices, McDonald's confirmed that the franchise company will extend its limited-time offer of a $5 value meal, the Associated Press reported.

McDonald's $5 value meal started on June 25 and consists of small fries, a small soft drink, four Chicken McNuggests, plus either a McDouble or McChicken sandwich.

Inflation

Nationwide, recent high fast food prices are a result of inflation affecting food and fuel prices over the last three years.

The Cost Of McDonald's Depends On Which State You Live In

On a state-by-state basis, fast food prices are affected by state minimum wage laws, taxes, and insurance costs that  the individual McDonald's franchisee passes down to the consumer, resulting in as high as an $18 Big Mac meal. Real estate affects fast food prices on a local level.

McDonald's value meals and other items are lower in Florida (Ranked No. 31) where the state minimum wage is $12, according to a cost of McDonald's by state list compiled be Delish.