Yep! Growing up we used to,be able to “treat ourselves “ once in awhile as a family and go out to eat at a fast food place. These days though we go out and got sticker shock, and like you said “heck with it- no more”.
I’m betting a lot of people are coming to the same conclusion, knowing that they can eat at home for less than 1/2 the price and get much better food too. Fast food joints are gonna be in big trouble as more and more people come to realize that- the only ones left will be the rich who can stil. Afford to eat out where they like. Im also betting that like you, people like truckers are now packing their lunches and dinners and just stop at rest stops for coffee once in awhile because prices are through the roof.
The America we grew up in is no more it seems. Everything liberals touch turns to crap, like Trump said.
Just got back from a local PA dutchy diner.
Nice pile of thick-sliced roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy - side salad with hot bacon dressing: Spouse had the chicken pot pie, same salad. Total bill $38, plus a nice tip for the waitress. Way better than any fast food joint.