A decade ago, a fast-food combo meal was about $7.


Now that same order is pushing $18.
That’s roughly a 160% jump in 10 years.
For a burger, fries, and a drink.
When fast food costs this much, it’s a sign that prices across the economy have surged.
The problem? Most paychecks haven’t kept pace.
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