Customers Say They Can’t Afford To Eat At Wendy’s Anymore After Paying $13 For Combo Meal That ‘Used To Be $6’: ‘Unreal’

Fast food has long been a go-to for budget-conscious diners seeking quick and affordable meals. However, recent price hikes at many restaurants have left many customers feeling frustrated and outpriced. There are whole Reddit threads and even subreddits dedicated to skyrocketing prices and a phenomenon known as “shrinkflation,” in which price tags rise while food quality and size shrinks. A recent post on the Wendy’s Reddit has sparked a conversation around the prices at this fast-food giant, in particular.

The post, titled “Unreal” complete with an eye-roll emoji, shows a staggering price tag on a simple combo. Find all the details below.

One Reddit user recently shared a photo of a Wendy’s Dave’s Double combo, which includes a medium fries and medium Coca-Cola, lamenting the new price tag.

“Facts these $10+ combos are crazy,” one comment reads, reflecting a common sentiment among frequent Wendy’s patrons. The cost of this once-affordable meal has nearly doubled, prompting comparisons to sit-down restaurants. “Same price as a burger and fries at Texas Roadhouse just about,” noted another user.

The Reddit thread quickly filled with comments from customers reminiscing about more affordable times. “Didn’t this use to be like $6?” one person asked, capturing the collective disbelief over the steep price increase.

Many echoed the call for more budget-friendly options, suggesting that Wendy’s should offer smaller, cheaper combos. “Yeah, they should offer a combo that’s like $4 or $5. They could include just a small fry and small drink, and slightly smaller burger, to keep it from being so expensive. There could be multiple options, to fit different budgets,” one user proposed.