Kevin Roberts remembers when he could get a bacon cheeseburger, fries and a drink from Five Guys for $10. But that was years ago. When the Virginia high school teacher recently visited the fast-food chain, the food alone without a beverage cost double that amount.

Roberts, 38, now only gets fast food “as a rare treat,” he told CBS MoneyWatch. “Nothing has made me cook at home more than fast-food prices.”

Roberts is hardly alone. Many consumers are expressing frustration at the surge in fast-food prices, which are starting to scare off budget-conscious customers.

A January poll by consulting firm Revenue Management Solutions found that about 25% of people who make under $50,000 were cutting back on fast food, pointing to cost as a concern.

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      2 months ago

      Of course, because people here hate Asians, as I have been trying to point out. Luckily your racist friends like you. Now go dig a hole please, and drop your mom in it first. You motherfucking racist barbarian baboon brain.

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        Just step away from the comments. This whole white trash and asian hate stuff isn’t worth anyone’s valuable time including yours. This is coming from another Asian person. Let’s just enjoy our day. Holding onto the bad stuff isn’t good for anybody and I know every here has bad experiences daily. Cheers, buddy.

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        2 months ago

        Is there anyone I can call for you? You know, to help you take your medications?