sf wrote:
>
> On Fri, 11 Jul 2014 10:01:40 -0500, "Pete C." >
> wrote:
> >
> > sf wrote:
> > >
> > > On Fri, 11 Jul 2014 09:16:26 -0500, "Pete C." >
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > > sf wrote:
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > > However In N
> > > > > Out isn't franchised and their product is very consistent from shop to
> > > > > shop. In N Out is a great value too.
> > > >
> > > > If that is the case, I am puzzled at how they get so much hype. I've
> > > > eaten at a few In-N-Out locations in different states, and they were all
> > > > just so-so. Not a bad burger, but not even remotely anything to rave
> > > > about. Here in TX there are fast food burger options that are much
> > > > better such as Braum's.
> > >
> > > What is the cost of a Braum's vs the cost of an In N Out?
> >
> > Unfortunately since neither chain lists prices online, that's a bit of a
> > pain to find. I will be out running lunch errands near a Braum's
> > location so I can check the price there. There aren't any In-N-Outs in
> > the immediate area so I can't check there today.
>
> Figure $2 for a single patty (I don't know the ounces, but it's big
> enough for me) and you can tell them to pile the toppings (lettuce,
> onion, tomato) on for free. My usual is a "double single" with extra
> toppings. At minimum I double the onion (these are slices, not rings
> or chopped), because I love raw onion on a burger.
>
> I think most people try to make chains like 5 Guys and In N Out into
> something they are not. They are *fast food*, not gourmet burgers.
> If I want a gourmet burger, I go to a sit down restaurant with a real
> grill (wood or lump coal fire) to cook them on.
>
> --
> All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.

1/3 lb (5.3 oz) standard burger $3.49
1/6 lb (2.6 oz) standard burger $1.99
(standard burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, etc.)

I compare to Braum's since they are also fast food, vs. gourmet burger.