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8 Most Expensive Sandwiches at Popular Fast-Food Chains

April 13, 20211 min read Ferri Sulu

If you associate fast-food restaurants with low prices, you’re generally right on the money, but the association isn’t universal. Overall, fast-food prices are seeing a recent surge thanks to growing demand. Additionally, brands are now also opting to add higher-priced premium items to their offer in order to attract customers that aren’t just looking for value but also innovation from their favorite chains.

When it comes to fast-food sandwiches, one of the most popular items out there, a higher price tag is usually a function of two factors: sandwich size and special ingredients, and in some cases, both. We looked

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6 Most Expensive Pizzas at Popular Fast-Food Chains

April 8, 20211 min read Ferri Sulu

There are as many fast-food pizzas out there as there are stars in the sky (and we’re only partially kidding). If you start digging into the world of pizza chains, you’ll soon get lost in a myriad of crusts, toppings, and specialty concoctions—not to mention prices.

While most fast-food pizza chain offerings run anywhere between $10 and $18, we wanted to search high and low to discover just how pricey pizzas can get—and what exactly you get with a pie that sets you back more than $20. (We’ve previously done the same with burgers, chicken sandwiches, and fries).

Customizations aside,

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6 Most Expensive Fries at Popular Fast-Food Chains

March 30, 20211 min read Ferri Sulu

Fries are an inevitable part of any fast-food experience. Nearly every fast-food restaurant offers at least one version, from the simple, classic French fry, like the ones served at McDonald’s, to all kinds of loaded spud creations featuring layers of ingredients and different flavors. And while your typical French fry doesn’t vary much in price from chain to chain, the more elaborate creations are the ones that can get into the $5+ territory.

We did a deep-dive into all of the current fries offered at most popular fast-food chains to determine the fanciest, most expensive options out there. Here’s how

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6 Most Expensive Chicken Sandwiches at Popular Fast-Food Chains

March 22, 20211 min read Ferri Sulu

The chicken sandwich wars are raging on, and many new entrants are joining the fight with what they claim is the best chicken sandwich in fast food.

And while most of these sandwiches consist of very similar basic building blocks, their prices vary from chain to chain. Throw in some limited-time offers piled high with interesting ingredient combos, and you’re stepping into the premium chicken sandwich territory.

We scoped out chicken sandwiches at several fast-food chains and found the most expensive options. Here’s how they stacked up. For more on the latest fast-food trends, check out the 6 Most Anticipated

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6 Most Expensive Burgers at Popular Fast-Food Chains

March 16, 20211 min read Ferri Sulu

When the first McDonald’s restaurant opened its doors in 1940, the most expensive burger on the menu was the Tempting Cheeseburger, which cost 19 cents. It was also one of only two burgers offered, the other being the 15-cent Pure Beef Hamburger. Burger King’s first menu prices were similar—the Broiled Cheese Burger, which was the most expensive item, was priced at 23 cents when the company launched in 1954.

However, times have changed dramatically, and the proliferation of fast-food options has given rise to two separate ends of the price spectrum—the value menu, where items go for $1, $2,