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Done with 5 Guys
Posted on 6/21/12 at 6:50 am
Posted on 6/21/12 at 6:50 am
Though I like the food, the pricing for "fast" food is becoming ridiculous. My son and I had two bacon cheeseburgers, one small order of fries and two drinks for $24. It's like the prices have gone up 40% or so in the last few months.
Posted on 6/21/12 at 7:02 am to Big Chipper
Funny what thread titles can insinuate on different boards. Imagine this one on the OT.
Posted on 6/21/12 at 7:14 am to Big Chipper
I gave them 2 tries. Was 2 too many
Posted on 6/21/12 at 7:17 am to Big Chipper
Greasy, over-priced slop served in unattractive surroundings. Probably a hit with the college crowd.
Posted on 6/21/12 at 7:18 am to Big Chipper
You should see the price of hot dogs uptown.
Posted on 6/21/12 at 7:21 am to TigerWise
Went once. Won't go back.
Posted on 6/21/12 at 7:23 am to Big Chipper
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5 Guys
Tastes good, but makes me feel horrible the rest of the day.
Posted on 6/21/12 at 7:43 am to Big Chipper
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Though I like the food, the pricing for "fast" food is becoming ridiculous. My son and I had two bacon cheeseburgers, one small order of fries and two drinks for $24. It's like the prices have gone up 40% or so in the last few months.
It's strictly about convenience. It's certainly not a "deal" to eat fast food, not even when you're buying off the dollar menu at McDonalds it's not. What you get for the money is always shite compared to what you pay for the convenience of getting it fast and not having to work to put it together, although you do work for it with the money you've earned.
I can quite easily get some 80/20, some ciabatta rolls, bacon, and gorgonzola, lettuce and 1 heirloom from Fresh Market and make a TON better burger on my grill outside, and for significantly less than what I can get and will pay for at 5 guys. Think about that.
Same thing goes for those who say "You can't get good food on a McDonalds budget."
Well sure... Not if you don't plan it out and want magic tricks, but if you buy smart, plan your meals, and freeze beans and the like you can not only eat with the same budget, but you can eat much much better food that is actually good for you. People who are addicted to it just don't want to hear that, and they're not looking for answers, but there are answers.
In any case, the price for Canes chicken fingers, and Five Guys burgers is all about convenience, and you pay for that. With the price of gas, it's a given it's going to increase incrementally in keeping with the factors associated with the price of shipping, energy, etc, and one thing you'll notice is it rarely if ever goes down in price afterwards. The margins are still the same, as is the cost of being in high profile areas where the price of real estate is also high, as is everything else. It's like going to a Circle K and wondering why the price for milk is so much higher than at a grocery store. Nobody does that, because they realize it's convenience, ie "convenience store," but for some reason with fast food I don't think it registers, but that's all it's about in my estimation, convenience.
Posted on 6/21/12 at 7:50 am to Mike da Tigah
Whoa
... You wrote all dat?
... You wrote all dat?
Posted on 6/21/12 at 7:52 am to heypaul
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Whoa
... You wrote all dat?
I took typing in high school.
I'm also pretty good at reading.
This post was edited on 6/21/12 at 7:55 am
Posted on 6/21/12 at 7:56 am to Big Chipper
I dropped 5 Guys almost two years ago. I went once and enjoyed the novelty as I dont have many practical options where I live. We went from time to time over the next year; but like you I got a bit agitated with the pricing and those greasy fries became a real turn off.
Posted on 6/21/12 at 8:34 am to Mike da Tigah
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Mike da Tigah
Very well put.
Posted on 6/21/12 at 8:48 am to Layabout
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Greasy, over-priced slop served in unattractive surroundings. Probably a hit with the college crowd.
Ghey
Posted on 6/21/12 at 8:51 am to Rohan2Reed
I think five guys has really good food, but Roul's has better burgers, but I like their fries. However, if I'm going by myself, it's not worth it because there's no way I'm going to eat a whole small order of their fries by myself because they give you so much. I'd prefer a smaller portion for a cheaper price.
Posted on 6/21/12 at 8:52 am to Sonny Koufax
We will find out next week when the one on Highland opens.
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