A sign is posted in front of a McDonald's restaurant on February 06, 2024 in San Leandro, California. A top McDonald's executive is weighing in on claims that the company has jacked up its prices. Joe Erlinger, president of McDonald's USA, said in an open letter Wednesday the average price of McDonald's menu items is up around 40% since 2019. The breakdown comes in response to claims on social media from House Republicans, among others, that the fast food company upped prices by more than 100%. "Americans a ...