The convenience of fast food isn’t there anymore; it is not cheap nor is it fast, I don’t recall last time I spent less than $12 and didn’t have to wait a considerable amount of time in the drive-thru lane.
Instead of spending $12 + tax at say Wendy’s, I can spend that at a relatively healthier option like Chipotle. Waiting times are comparable (unless you get there at peak hours)
I agree. I do have to note that on my personal experience the quality of chipotle varies by location. For instance, when I travel to affluent areas such as Ft. Lauderdale on the east coast of Florida, I leave chipotle with a bowl that can barely close because of how much they stuffed it and food is pretty decent. Compare that to the local chipotle next to the university where I live and you see a huge drop, food is barely cooked and they treat you like Oliver Twist when you ask them to not be cheap and put an actual scope of rice instead of the half scope they just did.