TACO Bell fans are claiming that they can’t afford to go the fast food chain anymore following a price rise on a classic item.
A heartbroken foodie took to social media to complain about the price increase, with others claiming that capitalism has struck again.
Taco Bell fans are claiming that they can’t afford to go the fast food chain anymore following a price rise on a classic item[/caption]
At Taco Bell, it was revealed that a classic luxe box has gone up to $6.79, an increase of 35.8%.
On Reddit, the caption of the thread said: “Now I can’t afford Taco Bell anymore.”
In the comments, many were left devastated by the news that the meal had gone up in price.
One person wrote: “Capitalism strikes again!”
And another claimed it had increased to $7.49 with them.
But others reported that the item hadn’t actually increased at their local Taco Bell.
In fact, one customer even reported a price decrease, that a luxe had gone from $11.39 to $6.49.
And another person even slammed the customer for complaining about the increase.
They wrote: “If you were 1.79 away from going under, you probably should be eating at home.”
But this jab was quickly shut down by another Reddit user who pointed out that it can be just as expensive to eat from home.
The defender noted: “Making a legit meal for less than $5 at home isn’t so easy anymore.”
While the reason for the inconsistent pricing has not been confirmed, it could be decided based on location.
Often, franchisees decide on menu costs depending on factors like local availability of ingredients.
The US Sun has contacted Taco Bell for comment, but did not hear back right away.
Fast Food meal deals
Here are some of the current value meals offered by popular fast food joints.
Taco Bell’s $7 Luxe Cravings Box:
- Chalupa Supreme
- Beefy Five-Layer Burrito
- Double Stacked Taco
- Chips and nacho cheese sauce
- Medium drink
McDonald’s $5 Meal Deal:
- McDouble or McChicken sandwich
- Four-piece Chicken McNuggets
- Small fries
- Small soft drink
Wendy’s $5 Biggie Bag:
- Junior Bacon Cheeseburger or Crispy Chicken Sandwich
- Four-piece chicken nuggets
- Junior fries
- Small soft drink
Burger King’s $5 Your Way Meal:
- Whopper Junior, Chicken Junior, or Bacon Cheeseburger
- Fries
- Four-piece chicken nuggets
- Soft drink
BAJA BLAST
Customers at Taco Bell have just gotten a new take on the Baja Blast for the first time in two decades.
According to a press release from Taco Bell, the chain’s new Baja Midnight is an “unexpected purple twist on the iconic tropical lime flavor fans know and love.”
It released on August 14, and will be available in regular and “freeze” versions.
Note that the Baja Midnight Freeze is only out for a limited time.
Taylor Montgomery, chief marketing officer at Taco Bell, said: “Our fans made it iconic.
“And they’re the reason we’re expanding the universe for the first time with Mountain Dew Baja Midnight.
“It’s unexpected, it’s Taco Bell purple, and it’s tasty enough to earn its place in the fandom.”
At Taco Bell, it was revealed that a classic luxe box has gone up to $6.79, an increase of 35.8%[/caption]
