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DCA Cheeseburger Menu Index
See how commodity prices affect the cost of a complete menu
The DCA Cheeseburger Menu Index combines benchmark prices for the ingredients in a cheeseburger, fries and milkshake into one index.
Follow the total index or look at the individual ingredients to see which commodity markets are driving changes in menu costs.
Bun
0.95%
Burger
-0.13%
Cheese
0.40%
Onions
0.00%
Fries
-0.48%
Oil
-2.26%
Milk
-0.44%
SMP
4.97%
Sugar
0.08%
One index, multiple commodity markets
Connect changes in menu costs to the markets behind them
The index combines different commodity markets in one consistent view, making it easier to see where changes in the overall menu cost come from.
Identify the drivers
See which ingredients are contributing most to a change in the index.
Follow changes
Compare the total menu index with its underlying components.
Track the complete menu cost in one view
Follow movements in the complete index and see how individual commodities contribute to changes in overall menu costs.
Built on a fixed menu and consistent market prices
The index represents the cost of a standard menu consisting of a cheeseburger, fries and a milkshake. Ingredient quantities remain fixed, so changes in the index reflect movements in the underlying commodity prices rather than changes in the recipe.
Full access to the benchmarks, commodity prices and market analyses is available through the DCA platform.
Notes
- Based on a fixed-recipe Laspeyres approach with consistent ingredient quantities.
- Market prices are sourced from DCA Market Intelligence and relevant European reference prices.
- Where a source price is published with a delay, the latest available price is used until a new observation is available.
Cheeseburger Menu Index
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Cheeseburger Menu Index measure?
It tracks the cost movement of a fixed menu using DCA and relevant European price references.
How is the index calculated?
The index uses fixed ingredient quantities, so changes reflect movements in underlying market prices.
Which ingredients are included?
The calculation covers the principal meat, dairy, potato, grain, vegetable, oil and sugar inputs used in the menu.
How often is the index updated?
The latest available market prices are incorporated according to their publication schedules.
How can I access the index?
Full access is available through the DCA Market Intelligence platform.