Five Guys vs. In-N-Out Burger: Can You Guess Which Is the Better Business?

[gotbeer]

Five Guys vs. In-N-Out Burger: Can You Guess Which Is the Better Business?

 

 

Just for you Strad.

[CaliAngel]

Franchising, without stringent quality control, is a risky move.

 

Here's to hoping In N Out keeps it in the family for the foreseeable future.

 

3x2, whole grilled onion, add pickles, in a lettuce wrap. A delicious semi-Keto-friendly dinner.

[NJHalo]

Fuddruckers by me just closed last week

[Stradling]

I can't really get into this discussion. But since we are a private company, the numbers they quoted aren't accurate. And when I say that I mean they are off by a large margin. I would invest in my company.

[gotbeer]

I can't really get into this discussion. But since we are a private company, the numbers they quoted aren't accurate. And when I say that I mean they are off by a large margin. I would invest in my company.

 

So you are saying your per unit sales are way over?

[Brandon]

I asked Stradling a long time ago if I could invest in an InO. I was disappointed by the answer, but the CEO/President is a daughter or grand daughter that was 32 at the time.

From an investors outlook, I think INO is the perfect company and perfect business model.

[Stradling]

I would love to invest in my company, but they spoil me so I can't complain.

[Taylor]

The answer: Chick-fil-A. The most profitable-per-unit fast food chain in the U.S., despite being closed one day every week. 

[CaliAngel]

In before the "but they sell hate" crowd.

 

MMMMMMM Delicious Spicy Chik-Fil-A and waffle fry hate....with 8 delicious sauces for dipping hate....MMMMMMMMM

[mp170.6]

The thing that sucks about In-N-Out is the ice tea is too hot and that's Stradling's fault. 

[Stradling]

Haha. Yes fresh brewed Ice Tea tends to be hot.

[Stradling]

By the way now I've had two people on here mention our ice tea, the other was Lifetime, so mp you should be proud.

[mp170.6]

I actually like the tea, just giving you a hard time. 

 

What did LIfetard say about it? 

[Stradling]

I don't remember the specifics, but it was about a certain location. I just remember calling the store and resolving it.

[mancini79]

I don't remember the specifics, but it was about a certain location. I just remember calling the store and resolving it.

 

I'm sure it wasn't resolved from LT's viewpoint.

[Stradling]

He sent me a nice message thanking me, so I think it was.

[Sully151]

The tea is almost as good as the pink lemonade. I had both today.

[AngelsLongBall]

The only cheeseburger my 4 year old will eat is...Wendy's. No wait, I meant In N out. He loves the shit out of his plain cheeseburger and light lemonade. His fatty Dad takes down the animal protein 2x2 and animal fries

[Stradling]

I haven't had a burger in a few days. I'll have to have one tomorrow.

[Stradling]

By the way, this is an awful article. He shares the INO numbers as facts, never telling the reader that these numbers are basically his best guess based on God knows what, because we are a private company that doesn't share these things.

[Ray McKigney]

There is a new In-N-Out opening in Anaheim. Just drove by the location earlier today. Right on my way back and forth to work. Awesome!

[HaloMilliVanilli]

Why are In N' Outs limited to certain states?  I desperately want one in the Portland, Oregon area.

[gotbeer]

Why are In N' Outs limited to certain states?  I desperately want one in the Portland, Oregon area.

 

Distribution from what I hear.  They don't want anything but the ice cream frozen.  So everything has to be close enough to deliver fresh.  

[Jay]

Not sure why anyone would compare Five Guys to INO, it's a completely different model. Maybe if you took away the drive through you could compare the two.

[Splint7438]

Five guys makes a good burger but it doesn't compare to INO in my opinion. Five guys has a lot more toppings so if that's what you want I recomend trying it. I like my burgers with mustard ketchup pickles onions cheese. Simple burger I know. But I am a complex simple man. I took my beloved Mrs. Splint to five guys and ordered a cheese burger, a junior burger order of fries and a drink. Handed them a twenty and got no paper back in my change. So they are expensive as well. The burger was good, don't get me wrong. But I like the taste and cost of INO much more. I have a pretty informed idea of the INO numbers and these are way off. So if investment were allowed INO would be my choice.

I will probably have 5 guys again at some point. But there are a minimum of three INO stores closer to my house. Not opposed to going back but i will have to be outvoted by a group. Lol.