Out of Control Five Guys prices ignites social media furor after $24 receipt for just burger, fries, small drink goes viral
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Published on March 7, 2024, 1:56 a.m. ET
There’s an uproar on social media after a recent receipt from Five Guys, a popular fast food joint, revealed the high prices of their items. The receipt, which quickly went viral, showed a customer’s order totaling $21.91 for a bacon cheeseburger, a soda, and small fries. The price was furthered exacerbated by an additional $2.19 tip, bringing the total bill to nearly $25.
Expensive Fast Food and Social Media Outrage
The receipt was originally posted by a user on social media platform X, and the image garnered over 25 million views. This sparked a heated discussion among users who criticized Five Guys for their prices, with many branding the restaurant as overrated. Some questioned the need for a tip at a counter-service fast food establishment.
Social Media Hack: Making the Most of Your Five Guys Order
Amidst the social media frenzy, a couple known as @nateandsaraheats shared a clever money-saving hack for customers to get the most out of their Five Guys order. They recommended ordering a double cheeseburger with all the toppings and requesting an extra bun. By splitting the double cheeseburger into two individual cheeseburgers, they claimed that customers could get two meals for less than half the price of buying them separately.
Wendy’s Denies Surge Pricing
While the cost of fast food continues to rise due to inflation, there have been concerns about surge pricing, similar to the model utilized by ride-sharing apps like Uber. However, Wendy’s, another popular fast food chain, clarified that they have no plans to implement surge pricing and ensure that prices will not increase when demand is high.
A National Discussion on Rising Fast Food Prices
As more examples of high-priced fast food items emerge, there is an ongoing debate about the fair pricing of meals from such establishments. Consumers are increasingly vigilant about what they are willing to pay for fast food and are seeking cost-saving measures to make the most of their dining experience.
