Wendy’s to introduce Surge pricing to their menu

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  1. Goose

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    The burgers suck at In-N-Out, too
     
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  2. bro

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    You think a place that has like 5 menu items would ensure their fries were always the same quality. I’m not a huge CFA fan, but their waffle fries are almost always the same quality
     
  3. bro

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    they are pretty good. So are other regional fast food burgers.

    both sides dog meme
     
  4. skiedfrillet

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    I don’t believe in bad fries and I’m tired of big spud pushing it on me
     
  5. blind dog

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    I grew up in PITTSBURGH and I like all FRIES on god damn every meal I eat
     
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  7. EdmondDantes

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    I will say for In N Out, it's extremely refreshing to eat somewhere that isn't just price gouging the fuck out of you

    not naming any names but 5 Guys comes to mind
     
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  8. The Banks

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    How can french fries (deep fried pieces of potatoes) be so wildly varying in quality?
     
  9. RSK

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    I dunno where you live but in no universe is carls or jack in the box part of any big 5. Thats like saying the miami heat had a big 5 and including mario chalmers and shane battier
     
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  10. devine

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  11. Redav

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    Wendy's hamburger used to be pretty damn good. Have not had it in awhile. That's all I got
     
  12. devine

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    This is good enough. Thank you
     
  13. Redav

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    I thought the Wendy's skin on fries were pretty good. Idk if those are the ones they still have
     
  14. Goose

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    Not going to lie, haven’t had Wendy’s in awhile and all of this buzz is making me want some
     
  15. devine

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    Make sure you go before noon lol
     
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  16. Kevintensity

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    When this pricing becomes the norm in a dystopian future, it won't be health insurance as a job benefit, but a scheduled lunch time at off peak hours
     
  17. bigred77

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    I've only been to 5 guys a few times when some work group met up there for lunch, but every time I've felt shocked at the total when I order a burger, fries and a drink
     
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  18. ButchCassidy

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    I haven't had 5 Guys in awhile; but their burgers are 100x better than IN and Out.
     
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  19. DUCKMOUTH

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    Spicy Chicken sandwich there still good. That’s my go to
     
  20. dblplay1212

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    Wendy's breakfast is the best part of their menu now. Breakfast baconator is the 2nd best fast food sandwich out there.
     
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  21. 40wwttamgib

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    that cheese sauce is top tier. that being said, fuck wendys for even floating this idea.
     
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  22. ButchCassidy

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    I really like their breakfast wedges. They should be sold all day.
     
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  23. The Banks

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    Whats #1?
     
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    Fast food should be illegal, there I said it.
     
  25. bro

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    that is an extreme take but I will say that as much as I find most fast food breakfast delicious, I almost never get it because it seems like an insanely unhealthy way to start the day. A sausage egg and cheese mcgriddle can't be good for the heart
     
  26. lazy bum

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    never mind the health issues, I don't think I've ever had fast food breakfast and not wanted to go immediately go back to bed afterwards. Not the start to a day I'm usually looking for.
     
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  27. dblplay1212

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    Common knowledge that it's Hardees Steak Biscuit. I prefer to make it a steak, egg, and cheese and add a little grape jelly but to each their own.
     
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  28. Redav

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    I mean none of it is. I like/love fast food but almost never eat it because it destroys your waistline
     
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  29. $P1

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    Of course they are...they're better than any fast or fast-casual burger.

    But they've gouged the fuck out of their prices.
     
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  30. Redav

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    I can't do 5 guys and $15 for hamburger or whatever.
     
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    I just knew I was going to scroll down and be upset at your answer for #1, but this might be your best opinion on this site. I prefer the BEC or the Nashville hot chicken biscuit with egg and cheese added. Typing this from the Hardee's drive thru.
     
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  33. Blu Tang Clan

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    They’re two different types of restaurants and a Five Guys meal is nearly twice the price, so it should be a lot better.
     
  34. The Banks

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    Both fast food burger places, no?
     
  35. Blu Tang Clan

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    No. In-N-Out is pure fast food (quick meal, drivethrus, etc.) like a McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy’s, etc. Get you in and out (pun intended) at a presumably low price. Five Guys and Shake Shack are fast casual. Food is still meant to be served quickly, but there aren’t drivethru options and the price point is markedly higher.
     
  36. $P1

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    There's a Shake Shack with a drive-thru near me...it takes forever but it's dangerous.
     
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  37. Tobias

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    five guys is hella expensive but also really good and for sure not "fast food" to me
     
  38. HotMic

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    Culver’s has to be the most overlooked and under appreciated of the fast food burger chains.
     
  39. Jimmy the Saint

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    Best fast food fish sandwich in the game. Especially when they have walleye seasonally.
     
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  40. Blu Tang Clan

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    Oakland County changing the game. But my point still stands — Shake Shack/Five Guys are a bridge between traditional fast food and national sitdowns like Chili’s and Applebee’s as far as pricing.
     
  41. bro

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    Five Guys is a burger joint. not fast food. despite serving similar menu items.
     
  42. The Banks

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    I’ve been through a five guys drive thru on the east coast. They serve burgers with American cheese for christs sake, low key embarrassing. I’ve only been to two though so not a large sample size.
     
  43. bro

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    american cheese is the superior melting cheese
     
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    American cheese is perfectly acceptable for a burger. Their flaw there is not grilling cheese on the burger. Exceedingly few Five Guys have drive thrus - usually only where the building they bought had one. It wouldn’t order from one of those locations.
     
  45. GrizzliesDrew

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    I will say Wendy's does have the best loyalty rewards on their app.
     
  46. Redav

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    There's something fundamental where I can't pay $15 for hamburger. It's like the Panera chicken sandwich that's like $12. Is it going to be that much better than one I can get at Popeyes for $5.
     
  47. bro

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    having "points" from loyalty / rewards at a fast food chain seems like a bad health choice
     
  48. GrizzliesDrew

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    So were Camel Cash...but my sweet leather jacket says otherwise.
     
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  49. Redav

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    Tell that to my Marlboro ashtray
     
  50. timo

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    does Wendy's think they're a coke dealer the Friday afternoon before a 3 day weekend?

    "ok ok, we won't do surge prices, we are going to start cutting our French fries with creatine and bovine de-wormer"