"Fast Food Becomes a Luxury Amid Soaring Prices and Special Deals"
TL;DR
A new survey by LendingTree reveals that nearly 80% of Americans now view fast food as a "luxury" due to financial struggles, with 56% opting to cook at home instead. Concerns about surge pricing and financial constraints are particularly high among those earning less than $30,000 a year, parents with young children, Gen Zers, and women.
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