If your usual fast-food order seems a little more expensive lately, you are not imagining that restaurant prices are still moving higher. The latest federal data shows that food-away-from-home prices increased again in August, while restaurant menu prices also continued to climb. That does not mean every McDonald’s, Burger King, or Wendy’s raised prices this week, because individual restaurants can change prices on different schedules. However, the broader trend is clear, and customers are feeling the pressure when they order burgers, chicken, coffee, and other prepared foods. For anyone trying to control a food budget, understanding where those increases are showing up can make it easier to find savings.
