On Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:23:00 -0500, "Pete C." >
wrote:

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>sf wrote:
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>> On Fri, 11 Jul 2014 10:01:40 -0500, "Pete C." >
>> wrote:
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>> > sf wrote:
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>> > > On Fri, 11 Jul 2014 09:16:26 -0500, "Pete C." >
>> > > wrote:
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>> > > >
>> > > > sf wrote:
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>> > > > > 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.

Those mystery meat burgers are puny... can't compare to my freshly
ground never frozen 12 ounce USDA Choice beef burgers, and cooked as
rare as one likes.