Furious McDonald’s fans hit out at ‘wild’ price hikes as the cost of some favourite items rise by up to 15% in a year
McDonald’s fans have hit out at ‘wild’ price hikes as the cost of some favourite items rise by up to 15% in just a year.
Regulars at the fast food chain have noticed that their burgers and fries are leaving a much larger dent in their wallets, with a Big Mac alone now costing £5.09.
If you want to make this a meal, with a large fries and drink and a collectable Minecraft toy, this will now set you back £8.49.
But it isn’t only the cost of the menu that has raised eyebrows – it’s how much the prices have soared in the last 12 months.
For example, the Steakhouse Stack burger returned to menus this week – but it’s 10% more expensive than in 2024.
McDonald’s fans have hit out at ‘wild’ price hikes as the cost of some favourite items rise by up to 15% in just a year
The Steakhouse Stack burger returned to menus this week – but it’s 10% more expensive than in 2024
Last year, it cost £5.49 for the burger or £7.19. It is now £5.99 and £7.99 respectively.
The Biscoff McFlurry is also back, with its price hiked 15% to £2.29.
Some staple menu items have also increased in price, with the popular Mayo Chicken burger now £1.49, up from £1.39 in November last year.
It is important to note, however, that McDonald’s prices can vary on location.
Customers are furious about the increases, with one person lamenting: ‘Why has McDonald’s gotten so expensive?
‘More than £5 for a Big Mac is just wild.’
Some staple menu items have also increased in price, with the popular Mayo Chicken burger now £1.49, up from £1.39 in November last year
The Biscoff McFlurry is also back on menus, with its price hiked 15% to £2.29
Another person said: ‘Ive stopped eating there a while ago, I always had couple of double cheeseburgers, they were £1.59 each and a wrap of the day that was £1.99.
‘Right now double cheeseburgers are over 2 quid I think. It’s just not worth it anymore. Big Mac is £5 and I will destroy it in 4 or 5 bites. I rather make food at home now.’
A third simply said: ‘McDonald’s is expensive and not very good anymore.’
McDonald’s told The Sun that it has to ‘review our prices’ as it refuses to ‘compromise on the quality of our ingredients’.
A spokesperson said: ‘Raising some prices means we are able to stand by our quality commitments, like our beef patties being made from 100% British and Irish beef or our Chicken McNuggets being made from 100% chicken breast.
‘We know how much these mean to our customers.’
