[ernie]

All fast food seems expensive in Canada. I know whenever we are back in the country that is the biggest sticker shock for us.

But the reason is the food. It's terrible and there are numerous chains now that quite simply put out a much, much better product (in the states). Personally, in our area Freddy's steakburgers and custard is better (and I like the fries at Freddy's better as well!). 5 Guys is better, more expensive but better. Culver's steakburgers and Custard is better. Chipotle is not a burger place but it's better. Hadree's/Carl's Jr. is better.

McDs has sailed along on name alone and it worked for years, but there are just way too many places now that do things so much better and happen to be located right by a McDs. They really started to really go downhill when they started to pre-cook everything hours ahead of time and made your order form a set of drawers. When something is cooked fresh you don't actually want to eat it...I love it when they pour egg powder on a griddle and add water to make the scrambled eggs. (note the website says they are fresh eggs...I've seen multiple franchise restaurants prepare these fresh eggs and let's just say i beg to differ with the website).