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FG new Fry for 2026?

March 15, 2026 11:36AM
So I have noticed no more little fry cups, now they are served in paper sacks
but I noticed yesterday three sizes of fries? Maybe that's not new but I just noticed it now?
and I got the little fry but there was no more extra scoop.
I have rarely ever eaten the extra scoop because just too many fries for me in one sitting anyway
but it was quite noticeable.
Also the report has changed - no longer asking about the amount of fries, only their quality or lack of.
Doesn't bother me either way but seems like the fry thing is a big deal after so many years when it was a thing.

I noticed yesterday there was an In N Out burger located across the street, good luck competing at nearly twice the price.
Also something new to me, there was a guy, perhaps a manager or owner (red shirt, so wasn't sure) -
walking around asking everyone if they were enjoying their meals AND really pressuring them to fill out the questionnaires.

Life was passing like a hand waving from a train I wanted to be on
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March 15, 2026 01:10PM
The best change is that we don't have to stand there and watch them press the burgers and shake the fries anymore. We can go get our beverage and condiments like a normal customer would.
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March 15, 2026 02:32PM
I went to a local steakhouse (regional franchise, 10 locations, mostly DC area) and enjoyed a half-pound burger cooked medium rare with two pieces of bacon, real cheddar, and house-made tangy barbeque sauce. It came with a side of my choice (with offerings like baked sweet potato, fresh vegetables, and potatoes au gratin) and fluffy rolls with whipped butter for the table. $14. When I shop a Five Guys, I wonder why there are any other customers there.
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March 15, 2026 10:59PM
Five Guys seems to do huge DoorDash business.
@FeelinSassie wrote:

I went to a local steakhouse (regional franchise, 10 locations, mostly DC area) and enjoyed a half-pound burger cooked medium rare with two pieces of bacon, real cheddar, and house-made tangy barbeque sauce. It came with a side of my choice (with offerings like baked sweet potato, fresh vegetables, and potatoes au gratin) and fluffy rolls with whipped butter for the table. $14. When I shop a Five Guys, I wonder why there are any other customers there.
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March 16, 2026 04:03PM
They've always had Little, Regular and Large options for fries.
I did some FG shops late last year and in January, and there was a question about whether the fries came in a cup or a paper bag/sack, but I don't think that's there anymore.
I did a lunch shop last week, ordered a Little and still received at least twice the little bag's worth of fries.
The report still asks about quantity and whether it met expectations, but the standard for Little is only "receive at least 8-10 extra fries in the bag"...while regular/large get the extra scoop.

Edit: The question is still there as to whether the fries came in a cup or a small bag.
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