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May 15, 2026 01:35AM
I did a 5 Guys shop today. Double burger, small fries, small drink....$22. The shop fee and reimbursement barely covered the cost of the meal. How can people with a family afford to eat out, even for a burger.
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May 15, 2026 05:26AM
Many places to get a combo for half that. I bet Wendy's double combo would be about 12.00.

5 Guys makes decent food but not anywhere worth the money in my book.
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May 15, 2026 10:28AM
Jaggers is where its at! A combo meal with a variety of sides for around $12 (depending upon the entree selected). If you're unfamiliar, its a chain within the TXR family. They blow 5G out of the water.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/15/2026 10:28AM by gigishopper.
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May 15, 2026 03:42PM
5G’s should provide hand wipes for those sloppy burgers and grease soaked fries.
You can buy a pound of grass fed ground beef for less and sub the fries with something like homemade potato salad with sea salt for the carb/salt fix. Not a big fan of too much egg or mayo in it so I have to make it myself. Also seasoned corn on the cob for some fiber. Cold potatoes and organic ground beef are healthy. This would make 3 meals for the same price. The salt these places put in the meat is sickening. Your stomach with thank you for it. I would give Jaggers a chance and In and Out is also good.

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May 15, 2026 07:13PM
Per the guidelines, Five Guys suggests getting a Little Hamburger to help keep costs down. I wish they would still add at least $1-2 to the reimbursement amount because overall costs have gone up over the past few years. I usually get a Little Cheeseburger and don't mind paying $1-2 out of pocket, especially if there is a nice shop fee involved.

Edit: If you can get a Buffalo Wings Shop (moved to another MSC, not the same as Five Guys now), I suggest ordering an All American Burger as part of the Pick 6 bundle. For the price, you get the burger, your choice of potatoes (the wedges are my favorite), and a drink. It's not the highest quality, but it's a very tasty burger all things considered.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/15/2026 07:32PM by jp43209.
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May 15, 2026 08:49PM
Five Guys burgers have always been expensive. Delicious, but expensive. They just keep going up. I guess they are the "high tier" burger now.

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May 16, 2026 10:20PM
@gigishopper wrote:

Jaggers is where its at! A combo meal with a variety of sides for around $12 (depending upon the entree selected). If you're unfamiliar, its a chain within the TXR family. They blow 5G out of the water.

I love Jaggers... I wonder why they are not shopped but TRH is?
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May 16, 2026 10:20PM
I have never paid $22 for Five Guys. Usuallly around 15.22 with tax for the combo.
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May 17, 2026 12:32AM
The price does not bother me as long as the client fully reimburses. I have never had a problem stying within the 5G reimbursement.
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May 18, 2026 03:06PM
If anyone uses the Upside app, check to see if Five Guys is on it in your area. That can give you 10-20% back (sometimes a bit more) and help lessen the sting of paying more than the reimbursement amount (or just give you a nice little bonus even if you spend below the max reimbursement to begin with).

If you want my referral code, msg me and I'll let you know. Or ask another friend or family member who uses it to get their referral code.
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