A combo meal at many fast food places is nearing the $10 mark, and has passed it for places like Firehouse or Panera. Labor is typically 20-30% of a restaurant

A combo meal at many fast food places is nearing the $10 mark, and has passed it for places like Firehouse or Panera. Labor is typically 20-30% of a restaurants costs, doubling that from say $9 to $18 would add another $2-3 to the price of a meal.