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Chaka
Footballguy
$2.69 for a small fries at Five Guys (but it's a large 'small'), I am admittedly out of the loop on fast food pricing how much are large fries at McDonalds?Great shtick in here about these unbelievable prices.
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Its probably been a year since ive been to McD's, but Im pretty sure a large fry there is over $2..Id say something like $2.29ETA: Which is part of my point. Not only are 5 Guys fries hands down better than the other options most people have, their regular fry is like 2 fast food larges (if not more).$2.69 for a small fries at Five Guys (but it's a large 'small'), I am admittedly out of the loop on fast food pricing how much are large fries at McDonalds?
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with fries, all several years old. They still look pretty good. No mold, no discoloration.
What is an equal or better meal for $4.85?I am talking about relative price, not absolute price.$7.67 isn't an expensive meal, but if you can get an equal, or better, meal for $4.85 doesn't that make sense?Oh sure, but if I want a burger, I'll probably shoot the lock off of my walletfor the extra buck and think of Five Guys first.
Five Guys and Smashburger are pretty similar, IMO. They're both way better than McDonald's or Wendy's. But I would still take In-N-Out over them, especially when taking price into account.
Thunderlips
Footballguy
Their competition is sub shops (which you aren't getting out for a less price) cheese steak places (same thing) and McDonalds and Burger King (and in all honesty...the latter one you aren't getting drink, fries and comparable burger for between six and seven...never mind that you are getting more at 5 Guys). 5 Guys price even compares to places like Applebees, Fridays and Tuesdays......middle of the road lunch national chain places. And as far as McDonalds goes, if one is saying that a McDouble, large fry and dollar drink for 3.78 is comparable quality to 5 Guys...more power to them.As far as the whole In n Out v. 5 Guys goes.....5 Guys just filled the void that is made possible by In N Out's regional business model. I'm sure In N Out and Fatburger were very much inspirations for the place. Where I live, 5 Guys rival is Jake's (The Best Burger Under the Sun)....and while the burger is very, very good...their fries suck and they don't give you nearly as much.
Chaka
Footballguy
I think I need to withdraw my contender form this debate as they clearly have a better business model that allows them, despite being a smaller company, to deliver at a much better price.What is an equal or better meal for $4.85?I am talking about relative price, not absolute price.$7.67 isn't an expensive meal, but if you can get an equal, or better, meal for $4.85 doesn't that make sense?Oh sure, but if I want a burger, I'll probably shoot the lock off of my wallet
Chaka
Footballguy
I guess I really am out of the fast food loop. In-N-Out is all I ever eat in that arena, except for the occasional drunken carnitas burrito from any of the numerous FF Mexican foods around here.
I need to change my way of thinking from "the other guys are too darn expensive" to "In-N-Out is remarkably inexpensive".
So how does a regional business manage to bring high quality fast food to market for so much less than national powerhouses with much better purchasing power?
I need to change my way of thinking from "the other guys are too darn expensive" to "In-N-Out is remarkably inexpensive".
So how does a regional business manage to bring high quality fast food to market for so much less than national powerhouses with much better purchasing power?
Now, THAT is a tasty burger.I hit In N out on tuesday and father's Office on wednesday. Talk about a banner week of burger.
Chaka
Footballguy
Now, THAT is a tasty burger.I hit In N out on tuesday and father's Office on wednesday. Talk about a banner week of burger.
Hoart Petterson
Footballguy
It really is. What is it, the quality of the meat?Now, THAT is a tasty burger.I hit In N out on tuesday and father's Office on wednesday. Talk about a banner week of burger.
Senor Schmutzig
Footballguy
I tried a Redamak's burger in New Buffalo, MI this week that would kick the crap out of Five Guys!!!&:$;@&
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Too bad there is only one of them.
-Too bad there is only one of them.
General Malaise
Footballguy
General Malaise
Footballguy
I'm still mad at them for selling me a burger without the meat patty in it. How the hell does that happen? I'm still perplexed over this. The regional manager agreed with me on an email. I'm hoping my letter to him has ended the horrendous practice of selling a man a meatless burger to go.
flapgreen
Footballguy
A burger without fries? Take that crazy talk back to Russia.skip the fries and eat all the free peanuts you want. grab a water if you need something to help wash it down.
flapgreen
Footballguy
Agreed. I can't afford an extra $2 for a burger, except on special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries. I usually have to work an extra weekend or two to make up the damn difference.
SofaKings
Footballguy
I think I draw the line on you going Best Buy on a food outlet. Remain calm.
SofaKings
Footballguy
WTF were you doing there? Are you a nuclear physicist?I tried a Redamak's burger in New Buffalo, MI this week that would kick the crap out of Five Guys!!!&:$;@&
Too bad there is only one of them.
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Insoxicated
Dont forget graduations.
flapgreen
Footballguy
I don't know anyone who graduates.Dont forget graduations.
Sarnoff
Footballguy
What's the big difference between the two anyway? For both, you order at a counter with some guy with a paper hat, he reads it into a microphone, you get a receipt with a number on it, they call your number over the loudspeaker, you get your own bag of food from some other dude in a paper hat. At least Carl's Jr they have someone carry it to your table like a waiter. There's no tablecloths or anything, I'd say they're comparable restaurants.You think 5 guys vs InNOut is comparing apples to apples?An apples-to-apples comparison is appropriate, no? If burger+fries+soda cost $X at 5 Guys vs. $Y at In-N-Out, that's the point. Unless you want a lot of posts that read "You can only get a burger at 5 Guys for the price you pay for a burger, fries, and soda everywhere else."skip the fries and eat all the free peanuts you want. grab a water if you need something to help wash it down.
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
The Five Guys that is about 3 miles from my office just opened. 
Do all Five Guys have the fry sauce, or just the Utah ones? I know fry sauce is a Utah thing, but didn't know if it traveled.
Speaking of which, have we said our favorite topping combinations? I love me a bacon cheeseburger with the lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms and mayo and ketchup.
Do all Five Guys have the fry sauce, or just the Utah ones? I know fry sauce is a Utah thing, but didn't know if it traveled.
Speaking of which, have we said our favorite topping combinations? I love me a bacon cheeseburger with the lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms and mayo and ketchup.
Wild Young Billy
A Crazy Cat
Here in VA I have not seen any fry sauce. We have malt vinegar as an option.
How many people have access to each.
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flapgreen
Footballguy
None in TN or Fl either, that I have seen.
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
Fry sauce is indigienous to Utah, it doesn't travel. Before I moved out there, I used to make it myself at the Roy Roger's fixins bar. I couldn't believe it when I got out there and found out I could just order it in a cup. Have never seen it anywhere else, though.The Five Guys that is about 3 miles from my office just opened.
Heard it this weekend in CincinnatiI'm sure it's native to Oregon....home of the goofy white people.I think I've been to 3 or 4 different locations and have yet to hear this.
playin4beer
Footballguy
Ate there for the first time when we were on vacation in Tennessee.. It was very good and very fast.. overall a
On a side note, the malt vinegar is :X
It tasted like I was dipping my fries in easter egg coloring...
On a side note, the malt vinegar is :X
It tasted like I was dipping my fries in easter egg coloring...
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Insoxicated
You have lost your mind. Nothing beats Malt Vinegar soaked fries.Ate there for the first time when we were on vacation in Tennessee.. It was very good and very fast.. overall a
playin4beer
Footballguy
You have lost your mind. Nothing beats Malt Vinegar soaked fries.Ate there for the first time when we were on vacation in Tennessee.. It was very good and very fast.. overall a
maybe it's an "acquired" taste?? I didn't care for it...
General Malaise
Footballguy
Went to Fudruckers yesterday.
Fudruckers >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Five Guys
Fudruckers >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Five Guys
Osaurus
Footballguy
That's where you pick your cow right GM?
Rayderr
Footballguy
I certainly wouldn't rank them that way. But Fuddruckers does have good shakes. Don't they have a venison burger now or something?
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
Went for the first time about a week ago.
That's a damn good burger and fries
That's a damn good burger and fries
General Malaise
Footballguy
It's been years since I've been to a Fuddruckers, but their burger yesterday was perfect. It was piping hot when I bit into it, which I love. Plus, I really like adding all the stuff I want on there - free of charge. Having to pay extra for every little ingredient at 5 Guys is a dink in their armor and the fact that THEY get to control how many pickles I want to put on there is not nearly as cool as allowing me to rape the pickle stand at Fuddruckers.I didn't see venison, but I did see Buffalo Burger, which is another great option. Fuddrucker has plenty of options. Men love options. Also, you can get a beer at Fuddruckers. I don't want a soda pop with a burger. I'm not 7. I'm a man. I want a beer, damn it. Not ice cream, not tea, not a coke. Give me a freaking cold beer with my burger. If I'm going to pollute my body, allow me to do it with the drink of my choice and to do it all the way.Better experience by far. No obnoxious chants from the workers, no long lines...it was tremendous.
Rayderr
Footballguy
fatguyinalittlecoat
Footballguy
This is not how it works at any 5 Guys I've been to.
Rayderr
Footballguy
Just checked their website. Exotic burgers include Bison (cook that at home. Be interesting to see what they do with it) Elk and Wild Boar. Shame they don't have any locations near me.
General Malaise
Footballguy
Pretty much....I ordered the Chipotle BBQ burger and thought I was done. She says to me 'What size do you want' and I asked 'what are my options' thinking there'd be two. No sir. You can go 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or...1 full LB. How's THAT for options? Then...how do I want it cooked? Love that option too.But nothing in the world beats being able to select all the veggies and condiments I want. I absolutely destroyed the pepper bar and took extra to toss in my barf hole while I was destroying the burger. Beer, much better fries (seasoned potato wedges) limitless pickles and peppers, fresh iceberg lettuce....options, boys. It's all about the options.
General Malaise
Footballguy
I might be mis-remembering this. I haven't been in quite some time, but I thought every ingredient was extra?
Rayderr
Footballguy
General Malaise
Footballguy
I didn't see Elk or Wild Boar, but I'll go back and check.
General Malaise
Footballguy
Well, I don't feel too bad for accusing them of this since they gave me a burger to go once WITHOUT THE FREAKING MEAT IN IT....they charge for nothing.
Also, just noticed your sig....I've seen Webb Wilder in concert not once, but twice. 
Don Quixote
Footballguy
They charge extra for cheese and bacon, but that's it. But I'm not sure if that re-opens the long-ago FBG debate as to whether those are "toppings" in the first place.
Rayderr
Footballguy
Well, five guys does not list those as toppings.They charge extra for cheese and bacon, but that's it. But I'm not sure if that re-opens the long-ago FBG debate as to whether those are "toppings" in the first place.
grateful zed
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