The Chili’s restaurant franchise went viral for throwing shade at high prices in the fast-food industry.
X account “YellowFlashGuy” posted a picture of a presumed Burger King menu featuring the “whopping” $18.99 price of a 3-item burger meal.
“Why should I get this when I could go to a restaurant?” the account stated. “The food would be close to this price, and better.”
Why should I get this when I could just go to a restaurant? The food would be close to this price, and better. pic.twitter.com/eGUMfmk4Ui
— Flash (@YellowFlashGuy) July 6, 2026
Chili’s was at the ready with a response highlighting its own price deals.
“This is what we’ve been saying!!!!” Chili’s responded. “Why do y’all let fast food play you like this? Big Crispy Chicken Sandwich 3 for Me with fries, BOTTOMLESS chips and salsa and UNLIMITED drink for $10.99, only at Chili’s.”
The post has over five million views, amassed well over 100,000 likes and counting, and received plenty of praise and feedback.
You know the CEO of your company spoke at our graduation ceremony from the culinary institute of America. You’ve generally created consistent and solid recipes for one of the largest restaurant chains in the world. I’ll see you tomorrow.
— Andy Lunique ➡️ Develop Brighton (@InGameMenu) July 7, 2026
quoting for the monthly report
— Chili’s Grill & Bar (@Chilis) July 7, 2026
I gotta be real here I’ve loved chili’s since I was a kid and I love it now. The 3 for me is a solid deal and it’s where my dad and I go whenever he comes to visit. Keep it up Chili’s!
— The Donkey King (@DonkeyWolfgang) July 6, 2026
The rise in fast food prices isn’t a figment of the imagination.
Major chains have raised prices by over 60% between 2014 and 2024, according to a study by FinanceBuzz, Fox News Digital found.
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