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The 10 Most Overpriced Burger Chains In The US By Jay Wilson Nov. 21, 2025 1:19 pm EST
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How much should you pay for a burger? The answer feels like it changes every day. Burgers have complicated origins , but they're traditionally cheap fast food: With basic recipes consisting of little more than bread, beef, and a little sauce, they're not the sort of meal that's considered to break the bank. Until recently, that is. Like most fast food, it's felt like burgers have gotten more and more expensive in the last few years, and some chains are pushing customers to the limits of what they're willing to pay.
There are a few major factors which contribute to increasing price of burgers. In some cases, chains shift to a more upmarket mod

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