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Default Article - A Burger Chain You've Probably Never Heard Of Was JustNamed Best In America

On 7/12/14, 1:40 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Sat, 12 Jul 2014 10:34:09 -0400, pltrgyst wrote:
>
>> Until last year, I lived about a half-mile from the original Five Guys
>> (with three others nearby), and I've been campaigning against the hype
>> for many years.
>>
>> Their burgers are quarter-pound only, and cooked only well-done.

>
> Five Guys has two size burgers (single and double).


Not around here -- a double is just two patties, stacked.

> What fast food places let you specify
> doneness other than Fuddruckers at a much higher price point?


Got me. Around DC, we have a couple of such chains, probably not
national. One is called BGR; their burgers are clearly better than
Fuddrucker's. Their lunch package is a half-pound burger with fries and
refillable drink, for $8.99.

-- Larry