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Five Guys is permanently closing four California locations (Whittier, City of Industry, Merced, and Hanford), resulting in about 55 layoffs, citing financial hardship and rising operating costs. The closures highlight price pressures and wage hikes in California’s fast-food scene, even as the chain remains active in the state and recently topped a national fast-food burger ranking.
Five people were wounded by gunfire on Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington early Sunday; five gunfire victims are in stable condition (all but one released), while four others were injured fleeing the area. Investigators are reviewing video and cellphone footage; two male suspects are believed involved and remain at large. Officials cited Indiana’s open-carry laws as a challenge to gun-violence prevention; IU said none of the victims were students; a 1 p.m. news conference was planned.
A YouGov 2026 U.S. restaurant ranking names Five Guys as America’s best fast-food burger, with 15.5% of respondents selecting it first—narrowly ahead of Burger King (15.0%) and In-N-Out (12.1%). Five Guys is also noted as among the most expensive fast-food burgers (about $12.99) and has appeared on lists labeling it unhealthy, while the same survey shows Taco Bell leading tacos, Chick-fil-A for chicken, and McDonald’s for fries.
A YouGov survey (March 2025–February 2026) finds Five Guys is Americans' favorite fast-food burger chain at 15.5%, narrowly ahead of Burger King at 15.0% and In-N-Out at 12.1%. Five Guys is the most expensive among the top five, while In-N-Out's Double-Double is the cheapest, and McDonald’s leads fries with 39.2%. The study also notes that about 70% of Americans eat fast food at least monthly (30% weekly).
Five Guys CEO Jerry Murrell said he gave $1.5 million in bonuses to U.S. store employees after a botched 40th-anniversary buy-one-get-one-free promo, joking that he didn’t want anyone shooting him in the back. The Fortune interview revisits the chaotic promotion and its backlash, set against context including the murder case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Five Guys is rebooting its birthday BOGO after the initial launch overwhelmed stores with demand, launching a new Monday–Thursday buy-one, get-one-free offer and directing about $1.5 million in bonuses to frontline workers (roughly $1,000 per store across 1,500 North American locations) to make amends for the chaotic rollout during its 40th anniversary promotion.
Former chef Andrew Zimmern explains that rising meat and ingredient costs, as well as the need to pay fair wages, contribute to the higher prices at Five Guys. While some customers are frustrated with the cost of a meal, the chain's use of fresh ingredients and cooking methods like peanut oil add to the expense. Despite the criticism, one person believes that the high prices reflect the true cost of quality ingredients.
A viral post on social media has sparked criticism over the high prices at Five Guys, with a receipt showing a meal totaling $24.10 for a bacon cheeseburger, soda, and fries. This comes amid similar backlash against other fast food chains for expensive meals, including a $16 McDonald's meal and plans for "dynamic pricing" at Wendy's. The post has reignited discussions about the rising cost of fast food and its implications.
A $24 receipt from Five Guys has gone viral on social media, sparking criticism over the fast-food chain's menu prices, with some users claiming that fast food is becoming a luxury item. This comes amid reports of other fast-food restaurants facing similar criticism for pricey menu items, as inflation and rising costs of food products and labor continue to impact the industry.
A $24 receipt from Five Guys has gone viral on social media, sparking criticism over the fast-food chain's menu prices. The receipt, showing a $12.49 bacon cheeseburger, $2.89 soda, and $5.19 fries, has garnered millions of views and sparked a debate on the rising cost of fast food. This comes amid reports of other fast-food chains facing similar criticism for pricey menu items, as inflation and rising costs of food products and labor continue to impact the industry.
A $24 receipt from Five Guys has gone viral on social media, sparking criticism over the fast-food chain's menu prices. The receipt showed a $12.49 bacon cheeseburger, $2.89 soda, and $5.19 small fry, totaling $24.10 with tax and tip. This comes amid reports of other fast-food chains facing similar criticism for pricey menu items, as inflation and rising costs of food and labor continue to impact the industry.
A $24 receipt from Five Guys has gone viral on social media, sparking criticism over the fast-food chain's menu prices. The receipt showed a $12.49 bacon cheeseburger, $2.89 soda, and $5.19 small fry, totaling $24.10 after tax and tip. This comes amid reports of other fast-food chains facing similar criticism for pricey menu items, with inflation and rising costs of food and labor being contributing factors.
A $24 receipt from Five Guys has gone viral on social media, sparking criticism over the fast-food chain's menu prices. The receipt showed a $12.49 bacon cheeseburger, $2.89 soda, and $5.19 small fry, totaling $24.10 after tax and tip. This incident comes amid reports of other fast-food restaurants facing similar criticism for pricey menu items, as inflation and rising costs of food products and labor continue to impact the industry.
A $24 receipt from Five Guys went viral on social media, sparking criticism over the burger chain's menu prices, with some users claiming that fast food is becoming a luxury item. This comes amid reports of other fast-food restaurants facing similar scrutiny for pricey menu items, as inflation and rising costs of food products and labor continue to impact the industry.
Social media users are criticizing Five Guys for its high prices after a receipt went viral, showing a $24.10 charge for a bacon cheeseburger, soda, and small fries. The restaurant's prices vary across the country, with a bacon cheeseburger costing $12.99 in Columbus, $13.09 in New York City, and $14.39 in Los Angeles. Customers debated the prices, with some calling it "highway robbery" and others defending the portion sizes. A comparison with other fast food chains in New York City shows that Five Guys' prices are significantly higher.