TikTok Video Sparks Debate Over McDonald's Meal Prices Doubling in 10 Years

A viral TikTok showed a $25 McDonald's "meal deal" of 40 McNuggets and 2 large fries, no drink, sparking debate about rising prices.

Prices at McDonald's have increased 100% since 2014, with a 10-piece McNugget meal now $10.99 compared to $5.99 10 years ago.

Many TikTok commenters were nostalgic for cheap McDonald's prices in the past, blaming California's new $20 minimum wage.

Some viewers thought the $25 meal deal wasn't unreasonable at $12.50 per person, while others in non-California locations shared much lower local prices.

Pizza chains like MOD Pizza have closed California locations ahead of the wage increase, while McDonald's did not comment.