Fast food prices keep rising at record paces and there's no end in sight

Hollis Johnson
Fast food prices increased at the highest rate since BLS has tracked them.
Krispy Kreme, Wendy's, and other chains shared news about rising prices in earnings calls.
Customers seem willing to pay higher prices as fast food's popularity continues to grow.
Inflation is hitting every industry, even fast food.Prices at limited service restaurants, meaning fast food and fast casual, rose 7.1% compared to last October, according to new data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pr