Your Next Burger at McDonald’s Could Cost $10 Because Clint Eastwood Just Killed Your Favorite Discount
The legendary actor and director Clint Eastwood is now starring in a real-life drama that hits your wallet: his recent legal win against a California fast-food law is allowing chains like McDonald’s to scrap dollar menus and hike combo prices by up to 20 percent in your state. That means your usual $5 McDouble meal could jump to nearly $8 overnight, with industry analysts warning other states will follow suit. Eastwood’s victory gives restaurants the green light to raise base prices on your go-to items, while slashing shift worker hours—so you’re paying more for slower service. Consumer watchdogs say the only thing you should feel in your pocket is a warning: clip those digital coupons now, because the days of ’90s-style value menus are officially dead, and your next burger might cost you a cool ten bucks.