How much do McDonald's fries cost? An inventory of hot topics and hot content on the entire network in the past 10 days
Recently, the price of McDonald's French fries has become one of the hottest topics on social media, and other hot topics have also sparked widespread discussion. This article will analyze the price of McDonald's French fries, and attach structured data on hot topics across the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. The latest price situation of McDonald’s French fries

According to feedback from consumers in various places, there are regional differences in the price of McDonald's French fries. The following is a comparison of current prices in major cities:
| City | Small portion price (yuan) | Medium price (yuan) | Large portion price (yuan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 11.5 | 13.5 | 15.5 |
| Shanghai | 12.0 | 14.0 | 16.0 |
| Guangzhou | 11.0 | 13.0 | 15.0 |
| Chengdu | 10.5 | 12.5 | 14.5 |
It is worth noting that some stores can enjoy set meal discounts when ordering through the McDonald's APP, and the actual price paid may be lower than the a la carte price.
2. Top 5 hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
| Ranking | topic | heat index | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An accident occurred at a celebrity concert | 9,852,341 | Weibo, Douyin |
| 2 | New energy vehicle subsidy policy adjustments | 7,635,289 | WeChat, Toutiao |
| 3 | major international sports events | 6,987,452 | Hupu, Bilibili |
| 4 | Internet celebrity food hygiene issues exposed | 5,874,623 | Xiaohongshu, Douban |
| 5 | McDonald's fries price controversy | 4,563,218 | Douyin, Weibo |
3. Analysis of Price Change Trends of McDonald’s French Fries
According to price data in the past three years, McDonald’s French fries show the following changing characteristics:
| years | average price increase | Main price adjustment months | consumer acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.2% | April, September | 78% |
| 2022 | 5.7% | March, November | 65% |
| 2023 | 4.3% | January, July | 71% |
Data show that 2022 will see the largest price increase and lowest consumer acceptance, which is directly related to the sharp increase in raw material costs that year.
4. Survey on consumers’ sensitivity to fast food prices
We collected 1,000 valid questionnaires on social media, and the results show:
| price sensitive people | Proportion | The highest acceptable increase | alternative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-25 years old | 42% | 5% | Convenience store oden |
| 26-35 years old | 35% | 8% | Chinese fast food |
| Over 36 years old | twenty three% | 10% | Bring your own lunch |
Young consumers are the most sensitive to price changes, and nearly half said they would consider other alternatives if the price rose by more than 5%.
5. How to save money on McDonald’s consumption
1.Follow official APP offers: McDonald’s often launches member-only discounts, and you can save 30% on some packages.
2.Choose a value lunch time slot: Some stores offer special price packages from 10:30-14:00 on weekdays
3.Participate in brand activities: Opportunities to receive free products or coupons through social media interactions
4.Buying in combination is more cost-effective: The price of a la carte fries is higher than the price included in the set meal. It is recommended to choose the set meal.
5.Use third-party payment offers: Alipay, UnionPay and other platforms often launch discount activities on fast food items
To sum up, although the price of McDonald's French fries is on the rise, you can still enjoy cost-effective fast food service by choosing the purchasing method and timing wisely. It is recommended that consumers pay more attention to discount information from official channels and make careful budgeting in the context of generally rising prices.
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