radical_rhino posted...
Five Guys has similar prices to sit-down restaurants like Red Robin. Overpriced for fast food for sure.
five guys is way higher quality than red robin. I've worked at both, and I would never. ever. suggest someone get red robin over five guys.
red robin? fries are frozen and are cooked in bulk. they are moved into a large bowl underneath a heat lamp and are portioned from there. there is no rotating the fries, new fries get mixed in with the old ones. a fry can sit in there for an entire shift before getting put onto a plate.
at the two red robin locations I worked at, literally every single staff member would reach into the fry bowl and eat from it. some would wash their hands before doing this, but most didn't.
fries are supposed to have their own dedicated fryer, but are sometimes cooked in fryers that are used for fish or breaded goods. this is mostly on busy nights, but I wouldn't risk the fries if you are gluten-intolerant or do not like residual fish flavor.
patties for all burgers are pre-made patties, and only the expensive signature burgers are not frozen, while the regular burger patties are frozen. all patties are par-cooked in an oven before getting put on a flame grill. no free peanuts. bartender strung me along for two months to get back at her ex-boyfriend.
five guys fries are fresh cut and are made to order, there are fries kept in rotation under a heat lamp for busy times, but 9 times out of 10 every order is made fresh and fries from the heat lamp are used to add to the bag (always ask for them to throw in some extra fries when they're bagging your order, especially if you go during a slow period between lunch and dinner. ask for extra bacon on the side too)
no beef is frozen, regardless of what you order. the patties are made by separating a big brick of beef into portions. no par-cooking in an oven, they're all cooked right on the flat top. also free peanuts.