I really think we’re entering the era of the end of fast food, and in this video I lay out exactly why. I’m talking real-world sticker shock—like paying $10 for a plain 6-inch turkey sub at Subway (no drink, no chips, nothing), $18 for three chicken tenders and a drink at Popeye’s, and a Whopper by itself at Burger King ringing up at $9. I also share those “what happened to you?” moments: Five Guys hitting roughly $60 for two people, Panera running $71.62 for sandwiches and soups, and Chipotle orders creeping up to basically $20 for one person. From my homestead preparedness lens, the bigger point is simple: the whole reason people tolerated fast food was convenience and price. But when fast food costs sit-down restaurant money—and portions keep shrinking—people start cooking at home, cutting back, and drawing hard lines in the budget. I also call out the corporate nonsense, like being asked to “round up” for charity while companies post massive profits, and even buy-now-pay-later getting pushed for fast food. My takeaway for 2026 is that if prices don’t come down, we’re going to keep seeing empty dining rooms, weaker demand, and more closures—because families just can’t justify it anymore.