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Food delivery is insanely expensive. Consumers don’t seem to care

Tech Check: The average price of having McDonald’s delivered is nearly 100% more than getting it at the restaurant, a new study finds. Consumers' apparent willingness to pay for it says a lot about modern dining habits. By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 30, 2022

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