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I have heard of the name Five Guys but we never had one in our area, so when one opened up in our area, me and my family were excited to go try it out. When we got there, we noticed how empty the parking lot was. At 5:30 on a weeknight, we thought it would be a little more active. We walked in and noticed just one couple sitting at a table.

As we approach the counter, we look up at the menu board and our jaws just hit the floor. They wanted $10.49 for just a basic hamburger. And that's just for the hamburger. That's not a value basket price or anything. The prices went up from there if you wanted cheese or any sort of specialty burger. Fries were about $5. So you were easily looking at $15+ for just a burger and fries with no drink.

After sharing a moment of shock and disbelief, we just walked out. Literally the gourmet burger restaurant down the street (Red Robin) is cheaper than this place, and that includes tip.

Maybe Five Guys can survive in regions where they have been able to develop a reputation of some sorts, but I have no idea how that restaurant is going to survive here. Easily the most expensive burgers in town except maybe the fancy restaurants downtown. I don't care if the meat is fresh. I don't care if they give a generous portion of fries. Them prices are crazy.

That is all.