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Why stuff isn’t getting cheaper

Today, Explained

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The Chicken Wing Price Dilemma: Strategy vs. Supply

This chapter explores 'excuseflation' by examining the price changes of chicken wings at Wingstop during and after the pandemic. It highlights how rising wholesale costs led to price hikes and how the company’s decision to maintain higher prices reflects a strategic approach to profit margins.

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