Why are guys called Five Guys?

The “five guys” refer to founder Jerry Murrell’s five sons Jim, Matt, Chad, Ben, and Tyler (originally, they referred to Jerry and his first four sons, but then Tyler had to mess everything up by being born). Each has a distinct role in the company.

Why do Five Guys put fries in the bag?

Ever wondered why a “small” fry at Five Guys is actually a massive serving that ends up overflowing the carton and filling your bag? As it turns out, that “extra” scoop is an illusion: Five Guys workers are trained to give customers more fries so that they think they’re getting a bargain.

Why are Five Guys potatoes so special?

Five Guys actually only use potatoes from Idaho, grown above the 42nd parallel. The potatoes grow during the day when it’s warm and stop at night once it cools down, causing them to be a denser, higher quality.

What are 5 guys style fries?

Nacho-style fries Rather than freezing fries, Five Guys fry cooks — “mad scientists” as they’re called within the restaurant crew — slice up fresh potatoes by hand every morning before frying them in pure peanut oil. Fries are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and doled out in huge, heaping portions.

Why are Five Guys fries so large?

Even more fries with that According to PopSugar, the idea behind giving customers so many extra fries is that the guests think they’re getting a great deal. The extra fries, however, are factored into the menu pricing, so it really is just an illusion of receiving more than your money’s worth.

What is the most popular item at Five Guys?

Most Popular Items at Five Guys

  • Cheeseburger. #1.
  • Bacon Cheeseburger. #2.
  • Little Cheeseburger. #3.
  • Bunless Cheeseburger. #4.
  • Five Guys Style Fries. #5.
  • Cajun Style Fries. #6.
  • Hot Dog. #7.
  • Little Hamburger. #8.

Does Five Guys cook their burgers in peanut oil?

Five Guys only uses peanut oil. The chain only uses peanut oil for cooking.