Chili’s and Applebee’s woo inflation-weary diners as fast food prices continue to climb

It’s a soar point.

Fast food lovers have been watching helplessly as the price of a burger and fries climbs ever higher — combo quaffers in NYC are now paying as much as $13.89 plus tax for a Big Mac pack, not to mention a whopping $13.99 for a Whopper meal at some local Burger King locations.

Are they looking for their fix at the wrong restaurant chains?

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As prices rise at McDonald’s, restaurants that might not have been seen as their direct competitors see opportunity. AP

Chili’s seems to think so.

The Dallas-based home of the baby back (baby back, baby back, baby back) rib may traditionally have been considered a pricier sit-down upgrade over the usual quick and easy franchise food.

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But inflation’s a funny thing — Chili’s current “3 for Me” combo, which includes a burger, fries, an app and a bottomless drink, beats the offer at a Big Apple Golden Arches, going for as low as $10.99, Business Insider reported.

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