American Fast-Food Chains Lose Their Edge as Consumers Cut Spending

Fast food restaurants in America are having a tough time.

Fewer customers are coming through their doors.

The food has become much more expensive over the past ten years.

Prices at fast food places went up faster than prices at grocery stores.

Because of this, many families now eat at home instead.

To win customers back, restaurants are offering cheap 'value' meals.

McDonald's sells a $5 meal deal to bring people in.

Taco Bell is doing better than McDonald's with its special food boxes.

Restaurants are also trying new ideas, like chicken menus and fun toys.

They hope these tricks will get people excited about fast food again.