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Updated 2026-10-30 (latest case added) · 10 sourced cases, each linked to its source

Do fast food & restaurants products shrink? Yes. We have 10 documented cases in Fast Food & Restaurants from 2009 to 2026, in 4 countries. The median pack lost 18.3% (a 22.5% hidden price rise per unit at the same price); the biggest cut was McDonald's Big Tasty, single patty (France), 354 g → 225 g (−36.4%). Brands caught most often: Goobne Chicken (3), McDonald's (2), Noir (NYC) (2).

Size Facts
Did Fast Food & Restaurants products shrink?Yes
Documented cases10
Biggest cut−36.4%
Median cut−18.3%
Hidden rise per unit at the same price (median)+22.5%
Years2009–2026
Most recent2026
CountriesSouth Korea United States Australia France
Pricier per unit (of 3 priced)3
Tracked daily0

10 documented cases. Biggest cut: McDonald's Big Tasty, single patty (France), 354 g → 225 g (−36.4%). See cases below.

Fast food shrinkflation

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Documented cases (10)

FAQ

Do fast food & restaurants products shrink?

Yes. ShrinkRadar has 10 documented shrinkflation cases in Fast Food & Restaurants (2009–2026), from South Korea, the US, Australia and France. The biggest: McDonald's Big Tasty, single patty (France), 354 g → 225 g (−36.4%).

What are recent examples of fast food & restaurants shrinkflation?

Most recently reported: Goobne Chicken whole drumsticks (tongdari) menu (South Korea): 905 g → 820 g (2026); Goobne Chicken wing-bong (wings) menu (South Korea): 930 g → 850 g (2026); Goobne Chicken boneless drumstick menu (South Korea): 800 g → 700 g (2026); Kyochon Chicken boneless chicken menus (South Korea): 700 g → 500 g (2025).

Which fast food & restaurants brands shrank most often?

In our library: Goobne Chicken (3), McDonald's (2), Noir (NYC) (2). Big brands get more press coverage, so read this as “caught most often”, not a rate.

How much smaller do fast food & restaurants products get?

The median documented cut is 18.3%, a 22.5% hidden price rise per unit if the shelf price stays the same. Where the source recorded prices (3 cases), 3 got more expensive per unit.

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