it’s actual evidence to ops statement.

You only care for calories? Get a small soda with unlimited refills. Easy.

McDonald’s isn’t more expensive than nice fast food

Depends on where you live, I’d imagine. Where I am, it is, or at least on par. And why would I choose the pricier (or same) crappier version?

it’s not that much more than the real cheap fast food

Except that’s its bracket. McDonald’s is supposed to be crappy (it is), cheap (it isn’t) fast food.