Price Hikes & Value Pushback

80% of consumers see fast food as luxury. Notable deals: Arby's $1.99 sliders, Popeyes $5 Faves, BK Whopper Guarantee. Wendy's sales down 7%, new CEO admits quality/value eroded. Domino's launching personal Detroit-style pizza at $6.99. Chili's 21 straight quarters of growth. New: Whataburger adds $4 value menu (four Jr. sandwiches for $4 each). Cheapest meals roundup at 7 chains reinforces affordability focus.