There’s a lot of talk lately about the rising cost of everything. And, that includes groceries, dining out and even fast food burgers. Of course, there’s one chain in particular that caused a stir when a social media post of the receipt went viral. And, that receipt showed a burger, small fry and a drink rang in at over $24. So, that leaves us all in search of more reasonable prices. And, it led me to start checking around for the cheapest burgers in Charlotte and surrounding areas.
And, in doing my informal research, I merely did a quick preliminary search online for ‘cheapest burgers in Charlotte.’ Then, I simply checked the menu of the suggestions online to find the cost of a basic burger at each location. So, that’s about as easy as it gets. And, let’s face it, most of the time when we grab a fast food or drive thru burger it’s an impulse purchase rather than one we bargain shop for. Usually, we’re on the go or running errands. Or, we know we won’t have time to cook. So, it’s an easy meal for a single or the family in some cases.
And, it used to be an economical one. I mean, we know quick on-the-go-burgers aren’t always the healthiest option. So, the selling point was always convenience and price point. However, increasingly, that’s no longer the case. Owners of these franchises point out rising labor and ingredients cost as contributing factors to the problem.
But, I still enjoy a good burger. Although, I do take a beat now before carelessly just pulling up to a window to order from a menu board. Gone are the days my husband and I could grab a fast food burger for $10, or the change in our car pocket. So without further adieu, let’s look at some of the cheapest burgers in Charlotte. These prices are current as of March 10, 2024 and in no particular order. I did not include large national scale franchise drive thrus.
