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[GoldenEye 007]

Five Guys and Shake Shack are better anyways guys. You're not missing much tbh.

I mean, they're also nearly double the price.

 

[Dishwalla]

Ok, I mean I've only had two roommates that work there and I work in food service and hear stories all the time, but ok bud.

Good thing I trust your roommates. Cook Out burgers are delicious.

 

[Aselith]

The quality control argument is very Shakey. They can open a distro center on the east coast and Wendy's also refrigerates their meat.

 

[old]

2. Exclusivity: Everything has more appeal when it's not available to everyone, and the exclusivity of In-N-Out has helped the restaurant gain such a rabid following of fans.

That is a huge reason for its popularity. West Coasters like it because others can't have it.

 

[Japanmanx3]

I respect it. I live in the A and got fam in Cali. Going to in and out is a must each time I visit them. Animal style everything!!!

But I'm not gonna beg them to come my way. We eating good still!

 

[Represent.]

It would lose the appeal if it was everywhere. We good over here

 

[WhiteRabbitEXE]

The quality control argument is very Shakey. They can open a distro center on the east coast and Wendy's also refrigerates their meat.

That's a massive investment though, that would require a huge volume of stores opening to cover the costs. Plus, they'd likely need all-new supply deals as well. And remember, they aren't franchised, so they can't just do an aggressive franchisee push like other chains can. Wendy's only owns and operates 5% of their stores.

 

[Snkfanatic]

It would lose the appeal if it was everywhere. We good over here

This makes zero sense. So you only enjoy their food for the exclusivity?

 

[molnizzle]

Nah I like them plain, they taste healthier and more homemade than any other fries from fast food joint.

I was watching them push full potatoes through the little fry cutter thing last time I was there.

Shit is "plain" because it isn't poison like other fast food joints. In-N-Out's fries are how french fries should taste.

 

[entremet]

Californians kinda ruined it by hyping it way too much. It tasted better when it was a pleasant surprise.

When you're bragging about a local fast food chain, then you know you're really scrapping the bottom of the food pride barrel lol. Talk up a nice hole in the wall at least, not a fast food joint lol.

 

[Meffer]

Good we don't want shit burgers

You are so wrong.

 

[RedAssedApe]

How do you guys like Carl's Jr. rip-off of In-N-Out the California Classic? Haha

 

[CrackPebbles]

I'm from socal and think five guys is better. There weren't many in the west coast a few years back I think the push was a recent thing? Either way, I just dislike the whole exclusivity argument. East Coasters should get In-N-Out like we got five guys even if its only so they realize they weren't missing much lol

 

[Pagusas]

The article says their expansion to Houston is new for Texas yet there are a few In-N-Outs near me in Austin.

It's amazing that this town has Whataburger, Fuddruckers, Five Guys, Shake Shack and INO. It feels like I entered the cheat code to unlock all burger restaurants.

Their are in n outs in Dallas. Not sure what the article is smoking.

 

[RedAssedApe]

I'm from socal and think five guys is better. There weren't many in the west coast a few years back I think the push was a recent thing? Either way, I just dislike the whole exclusivity argument. East Coasters should get In-N-Out like we got five guys even if its only so they realize they weren't missing much lol

I guess the argument always comes back to is it 2x better though

 

[Aiustis]

The only fast food I think I really love and go through great lengths for is White Castle

 

[norm9]

When you're bragging about a local fast food chain, then you know you're really scrapping the bottom of the food pride barrel lol. Talk up a nice hole in the wall at least, not a fast food joint lol.

*tips fedora*

 

[Yaboosh]

I mean, they're also nearly double the price.

This is what makes in n out pretty good. It costs like 6.50 for a double double combo. It is literally twice the price at five guys. Like $13.

 

[AndrewDean84xX]

As the husband to an In N Out manager, I would hope they stay on the best coast. The company is incredible. The burgers, fries and shakes are great, but the loyalty and strength of the company to their employees is just as good, if not better.

 

[gamz]

Never got the love for In and Out. For the chains Shake Shack is much better.

 

[gamz]

The only fast food I think I really love and go through great lengths for is White Castle

Word. The one be me closed. I crave those litte fuckers.

 

[Lombax]

Meh I have had in-n-out numerous times, and it's nothing special.

 

[dickroach]

As the husband to an In N Out manager, I would hope they stay on the best coast. The company is incredible. The burgers, fries and shakes are great, but the loyalty and strength of the company to their employees is just as good, if not better.

really? I feel like I've never seen anyone over 20 working there

 

[deo]

Dangit! Sucks for me but I plan on moving to the west coast in a few years anyway

 

[h1nch]

As the husband to an In N Out manager, I would hope they stay on the best coast. The company is incredible. The burgers, fries and shakes are great, but the loyalty and strength of the company to their employees is just as good, if not better.

I can say without question that this sentiment comes across to the end customer. In my experience In N Out employees on average are more upbeat and friendly than all other fast food restaurants, with the possible exception of Chick fil-A.

 

[Ultryx]

Lmao at all the haters. People literally calling In N Out "shit burgers."

Give me a fucking break.

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Least coast but they're too scared of losing to their would be competition? Doesn't seem like a loss to not have their second rate burgers come over.

Lmao at all the haters. People literally calling In N Out "shit burgers."

Give me a fucking break.

They're literally saying they're too afraid of competition to come over. Apparently even they believe their burgers are nothing special.

 

[Maxinas]

In-N-Out is an above average burger joint, but the Habit is superior.

 

[Professional Enthusiast]

Lmao at all the haters. People literally calling In N Out "shit burgers."

Give me a fucking break.

Hahaha seriously. I've given up fast food except In n Out because its the only fast food that didnt leave me feeling like shit after I ate it up. Also it tastes so damn good. Haters keep eating McDonalds and burger king lmao.

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Hahaha seriously. I've given up fast food except In n Out because its the only fast food that didnt leave me feeling like shit after I ate it up. Also it tastes so damn good. Haters keep eating McDonalds and burger king lmao.

Lol someone has never lived in a town that has more than 100 people.

 

[LilWayneSuckz]

We have Cookout...soooooooooo, y'all can keep your Wal-Mart refrigerated fast food "meal."

 

[Reptars Revenge]

We have Cookout...soooooooooo, y'all can keep your Wal-Mart refrigerated fast food "meal."

Cookout is just better. Two sandwiches. Fries. Hush puppies and a Shake for like 5 bucks.

 

[Brian_FETO]

In-N-Out is good but the hype is ridiculous

From locals and tourists you'd think it was the most incredible burger of all time

Went to California for the first time last December, went there straight off the plane (and apparently went to one that didn't have a sit down area so I had to eat on a picnic bench outside lol). It was good but just not what I expected.

Like Portillo's is an awesome restaurant in the Chicago area that I'd recommend to people but I'm not going to act like it's some event you must experience lol

 

[NoblesseOblige]

I don't think anybody is going to lament there being one fewer fast food chain.

 

[tkscz]

All I need

 

[LilWayneSuckz]

Cookout is just better. Two sandwiches. Fries. Hush puppies and a Shake for like 5 bucks.

Exactly. We have the better food establishment.

Spoiler

in-n-out fries look terrible btw...

 

[WhiteRabbitEXE]

In-N-Out is an above average burger joint, but the Habit is superior.

Habit cost me $10.50 for a meal the one time I went, why does this comparison keep getting made? Literally the cost of a sit down restaurant burger, being compared to a place in the McDonald's cost tier.

And even then, nah. Double Double Animal Style is much better.

 

[Fjordson]

That's a shame. Best burger chain out there.

 

[rokkerkory]

In and Out is the only burger joint I'd eat.

 

[JeffZero]

I prefer Five Guys, but maybe it was just a meh In-n-Out location.

 

[BlackBanditSho]

Habit is better anyway

Damn right it is!

 

[aadiboy]

We have Five Guys, we good. Keep your cheap burgers.

We have both, so I guess we win?

 

[Sweet Bellic]

In-N-Out is an above average burger joint, but the Habit is superior.

As a California/L.A. native who has extensively eaten at both venues, I respectfully disagree. Not that a Double-Char from the Habit is bad or shit or anything like that, but it's hardly a burger I could pick out of a line-up. The Double-Double and animal fries from In-n-Out are just so distinctive (at least to my taste buds) that even thinking of them now as I type is inducing a Pavlovian response a la Homer Simpson.

Also, what's with the comparisons to fast-casual chains like the Habit, Five Guys, or Shake Shack? In-n-Out is a fast food drive-through chain (arguably the best and highest quality fast food chain ever) and half the cost of these places. It's especially vexing as the Habit and Five Guys aren't anything special! (Haven't tried Shake Shack yet... we just got a few here in L.A. and I'm hoping to be blown away as I love a good cheeseburger.)

 

[Elandyll]

As a California/L.A. native who has extensively eaten at both venues, I respectfully disagree. Not that a Double-Char from the Habit is bad or shit or anything like that, but it's hardly a burger I could pick out of a line-up. The Double-Double and animal fries from In-n-Out are just so distinctive (at least to my taste buds) that even thinking of them now as I type is inducing a Pavlovian response a la Homer Simpson.

Also, what's with the comparisons to fast-casual chains like the Habit, Five Guys, or Shake Shack? In-n-Out is a fast food drive-through chain (arguably the best and highest quality fast food chain ever) and half the cost of these places. It's especially vexing as the Habit and Five Guys aren't anything special! (Haven't tried Shake Shack yet... we just got a few here in L.A. and I'm hoping to be blown away as I love a good cheeseburger.)

We'll have to agree to disagree there my man.

There's a reason those places (5 Guys, Fudrucker, The Habit...) can stay in business or even thrive though they are 2x the price or more.

But glad it works for you.

Personally tried In and Out twice and I thought Wendy's was way better with more choice on top.

 

[TAJ]

It's not that in-n-out is bad, it's that it has a cult like status for West Coasters, and once you remove the nostalgia of childhood memories of In-n-out, they are merely good affordable fast food burgers.

That's bullshit.
A couple decades ago the location nearest to here was in the desert in another county. Now they're all over this county and hugely popular. This is in the face of plenty of good competition. And I'm in SoCal.

 

[SDBurton]

I remember when Phoenix was the only place to go for In-N-Out in AZ, then when Tucson got one everyone lost their mind. lol

 

[dragonflys545]

I give it a few years. It'll happen eventually.

 

[1upsuper]

Is this Loss?

 

[NipplesAndToes23]

I don't think we have Five Guys or Shake Shack in NC.

 

[BudokaiMR2]

I haven't had one in years but Backyard Burgers were always my favorite fast food burger joint.

Mostly in the South as far as I know.

Least coast stays losing.