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Five Guys Explains Why Its Food Is So Expensive As Customer’s Receipt Goes Viral
Five Guys has explained why its food is so expensive as a customer’s receipt goes viral.
The popular chain has cemented itself as one of the fastest-growing food restaurants, however, one criticism it has faced is its prices.
The fast food joint’s prices are frequently compared to a sit-down meal at a restaurant.
One person wrote about Five Guys online: “I’ll never pay that again. Other places are just as good at half the price.”
Another added: “Five Guys really out here charging Michelin star prices.”
“With the prices being so ridiculously high, I haven’t stepped foot in one since,” somebody else said.
Now, it’s facing fresh scrutiny as an ‘out of control’ receipt circulates online.
The receipt shows that the customer ordered a bacon cheeseburger for $12.49, small fries for $5.19, and a small soda for $2.89. It came to $21.91 with tax, and the final amount, including the tip, was $24.10.
Referencing this receipt, one social media user commented: “Five Guys prices are out of control.”
“That’s not even factoring in how overrated they are. $10 should be able to get you a premium burger from a higher-end place. Drink and fries plus $5,” weighed in a second.
As the receipt goes viral online, it’s worth diving into the explanation behind Five Guys’ controversial prices.
The fast food chain’s menu is simple compared to some competitors, it offers burgers, hot dogs, fries, and sandwiches.
Yet, the chain spoils its customers by allowing them to choose as many toppings as they want to put on their burgers for free and offering generous portions of fries.
One thing Five Guys also prides itself on is its fresh quality products.
The chain ensures its burgers are served with the best quality products, and the beef patties are never frozen.
It also guarantees fresh vegetables in the burgers and that the fries are hand-cut in-store.
Whenever you visit the chain, you will see a sign telling you where the potatoes used on the day are from.
Five Guys says its fresh quality products are why it’s pricier than other fast food chains.
Iain Ross-Mackenzie, the director of operations-APAC at Five Guys International, tells TRP: “People come to Five Guys for a simple, great American burger. And that’s what they will get here.
“Nothing in [the] store is frozen. We only ever use fresh ingredients.”
Mackenzie added that the chain ensures all its restaurants have the same American feel, no matter where it is worldwide, so you’re paying for the service and culture that comes with it.
“Five Guys is your regular burger joint, where you know the people and the food, and we know you and your preferences,” he commented.
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