In-N-Out has become the latest business to hike prices in California, much to the dismay of customers. The popular fast-food restaurant revealed this week that it has raised the prices of certain of its dishes, including the well-known Double-Double.
The increase comes as restaurants like Wendy’s offer additional promotions to offset growing prices.
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A recent minimum wage increase for fast restaurant workers across the state is the reason for the increase. As of this month, In-N-Out employees’ starting salaries range from $22 to $23 per hour.
On April 1, the same day that In-N-Out raised its prices, the state law requiring fast food workers to receive at least $20 per hour went into effect.
“On April 1, we raised our prices incrementally to accompany a pay raise for all of the associates working in our California restaurants,” the firm said in a statement to KTVU.
“The price increase was also necessary to maintain our quality standards.”
A double-double dinner in San Francisco now costs more than $13, representing an almost $4 increase from 2021. Residents in California have seen various increases, depending on the region.
One Reddit member stated that fries had increased by 15 cents at their local store, while another reported a burger price hike of 30 cents.
“It’s never drastic, but every time I go, it feels like it’s increased,” claimed one client. Another commented, “I miss the good old days before COVID, when a #1 cost a little over five bucks. “The prices have risen dramatically in recent years.”
However, several people praised the establishment for its quality and freshness, claiming that eating there “still works out cheaper” than at many other eateries.
An X poster wrote: “In and out raises costs, yet the personnel still can’t follow simple directions. No sauce on the burger means no sauce on the burger! Furthermore, this particular location no longer yields the same results. It will be a while before I go back to one.”
