Department of Government Efficiency Targets Fast Food “Drip Pricing” – Here’s What That Means for Your Wallet
You’ve seen it happen: you order a $5 burger, but by the time you add fries, a drink, and the mandatory “service fee,” your receipt is closer to $9. The Department of Government Efficiency is now investigating this “drip pricing” tactic, where hidden fees are added at the last second. For consumers, this means the price you see on the menu could soon be the price you actually pay. If the DOGE cracks down, expect fewer wallet shocks at the drive-thru, but also a possible rise in base menu prices as companies adjust. Either way, your dinner budget just got a lot less sneaky.