Plus, they dont double those fryers up with anything else on the menu, so the fries escape any weird aftertastes from non-potato items. I have seen many people posting that they wish 5 guys used vegetable oil instead of peanut oil. Thankfully my husband emerged unscathed, but for the grace of God. The meat is cooked on a separate grill from the buns & I can get grilled onions & mushrooms to go along with it as well as all the other fixings youd normally find. Their job is to serve what they want seeing it was their vision, money and hard with that went into it. Employees fill up a cup with fresh fries, then put it in a bag and add another scoop for good measure. If it helps at all the burger isnt cooked in the peanut oil, if you tell the cashier about your allergy we'll let the kitchen people know and they'll all change their gloves and make sure your food doesn't go near the fries. Its not the mounds of peanuts everywhere, its the oil that the food is cooked in. On Wednesday, the brand shared the video, which as of Thursday morning had nearly 1.5 million views on YouTube. Here are the comments from the AllergyEats Facebook page (www.facebook.com/allergyeats): Jen If a restaurant is going to use peanut oil, putting peanuts everywhere is a good warning for the peanut allergic. My girls have to ingest peanuts to have a reaction and they can eat at 5 Guys and Chik fil-a, who also uses peanut oil. The spot, done with VaynerMedia, will appear before Super Bowl kickoff during the pregame show. Achievement Unlocked: Darwin Award Nominee! Had I done my research, I might have suggested another restaurant for him to try. Giving people free food is an easy way to keep them happy, but that still doesn't explain why Five Guys chooses peanuts over something friendlier to people with allergies. Nationwide's 2015 ad that showed a boy who had died and could never grow up weirded out viewers. Last week I decided to get lunch there. And for me the peanuts add to the fun of Five Guys. I asked my husband, How was Five Guys Burgers?. Kelly, Ive never heard the theory youre referring to. that is the best way to be safe. They definitely dont keep it a secret about their peanuts. Being respectful to their business, I do not ask them to change anything about their restaurant, only having bigger signs on the outside of the restaurant stating they use peanut oil. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. If youre trying to give people with food allergies good advice, you should at least know what youre talking about. I actually ordered from the take out counter, I will check it out next time. Of course, there's no one to really say you can't do it. And again, the core AllergyEats site is a great resource to start your restaurant research. Obviously, theyre OK with that. Our growth has been tremendous, but there is still so much more to go. The rest of the world should not change things to suit you, PERIOD. Keep em coming! Sorry for the long message here. Donna Sooo true my daughter cant eat ice cream but Id never say all ice cream places should close up lolit would be nice if places like Friendlees had other options for dairy allergy family members but they dont so we just stop at Ritas ices on the way . Its not a big deal to me at all. And a spot now known as the "robot suicide ad" from General Motors was later changed after sparking criticism, including from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. My husband explained that at that point he immediately popped an antihistamine and waited in line. I had no idea there were so many people without common sense. All Rights Reserved. I often appologize and explain that I am allergic bc they dont understand the sensitivity. So everyone complaining about Five Guys peanuts just needs to get a grip. And that's not even including the 11 milkshakes you can order! And yes, there are peanuts everywhere. Its no big deal. Haven't died. I teach my managers that if people arent complaining, then youre not giving them enough, said Murrell. But this one seemed to be especially successful. As far as peanut oil, my son has accidentally eaten food cooked in it on two occasions with no ill-effects. and from im reading the peanut oil used at five guys should be safe for people with a peanut allergy. IT was very, very small. Its just something to keep in mind when ordering, even if its just to avoid wasting food. One of my girls is ingestion type peanut allergy. Donna, the FAQ on their site (the link is in the blog entry) addresses dairy and gluten too. I think they are being irresponsible. And when I emailed the company to tell them that, they never got back to me which I thought was pretty rude. We ate there fairly often before my son was diagnosed with a peanut allergy. I just went through the Five Guys website and found the following under FAQ: Q: If so many people are allergic to peanuts, why does Five Guys continue to offer them? This hands-off approach is meant to ensure the meat stays juicy. Each fast food joint makes them differently. Also, had I been the gentleman, I would have left. [Some] people complain that they get too many fries. As it would turn out, though, that may not be such a good idea. That is scary. No more so than ingestion type except that all they have to do is smell it. WebThe first time I looked at Five Guys' menu, I was shocked at the range and variety available. . Her work has also appeared in Business Insider, Parents magazine, CreakyJoints, and the Baltimore Sun. Q: Why cant we take peanuts outside? I must say, though, that I think this has been the BEST discussion weve ever had on this blog. I will still not eat there or support them until they change their policy. At Five Guys, burgers take a little longer to cook because the employees cannot press their spatula on the patty. Thats capitalism. However, he is NOT sensitive to peanuts. There are so many of them, its not realistic. The chain has everything down to a sciencewhich is just part of the reason Five Guys never asks how you want your burger done. I did see the warning on the door about peanuts right away. Super Bowl teasers are meant to generate some buzz for a brand's in-game spot, often starting a story or introducing a theme or characters to get consumers excited before the full commercial airs. It was delicious. It's such a strange phenomenon," Pierantozzi said. He added that they finally found a seat at a counter, right next to a tower of peanut boxes stacked on cans of peanut oil. Oh, and the burger??? WebOur fries are plain potatoes cooked in peanut oil both Five Guys and Cajun styles are suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets. These comments are GREAT! I still havent made it to the new restaurant, but I did get a taste of Five Guys Burgers from an article in the Norwell (MA) Mariner and realize my children wont be coming with me. 2023 AllergyEats, Inc. All rights reserved. What's funny is I'm deathly allergic to peanuts as well, but only if I ingest them. Donna From what I remember they dont have much for people with a dairy allergy either. Theyre obviously doing something right, because theyre growing and thriving. Dogs. P.s. AllergyEats has a link to some great dining tips by myself (just published here) and others that propose some of the key questions we should be asking. ], About an hour after we arrived home, my husband and younger son came back from the movie. Their allergies are so bad that we are afraid to have our little one tested but must since she will be starting school in the fall. For people with peanut allergies, every Five Guys location in the U.S. is a health hazard; the burger chain even posts signs in its windows saying as much. WebUnder the guidance of Jerry and Janie the Murrell family served only hand-formed burgers cooked to perfection on a grill along with fresh-cut fries cooked in pure peanut oil. And lets not forget that so many, many people have non-Big 8 allergies. Hi. Glad to know so I never take my girls there!! Okay, now the REAL reason Im commenting is because I am allergic to what is normally heard of as MSG. At least at Texas Roadhouse, the sign is so large you wouldnt miss it. WebGet nutrition information for Five Guys items and over 200,000 other foods (including over 3,500 brands). I am very vocal about it because of this flippant attitude. However, despite some people having allergies, Five Many vegetable oils contain soybean oil as a part of their blend. Dont feel left out, there are better burger joints that are much more allergy friendly. Burgers take slightly longer to cook there than they do at typical fast food chains because employees are forbidden from pressing down on the patties. . Like chickfila has it posted no where about the oil they cook in. The above comment said it best. I will not be back and was not impressed at all. As an aside, I published this entry for informational sake, not to pass judgement. I appreciate learning more about things, both about what can affect my kids as well as neighboring kids. Just about any roadhouse/saloon style steakhouse you go to has mass quantities of peanuts as well. Almost ALL fast food restaurants are completely OFF LIMITS for me, except for Five Guys. 225 calories. It was very simple for people to get involved.". There should be a large sign with large print saying WARNING: NUT ALLERGY SUFFERERS: ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK: WE COOK WITH PEANUT OIL AND THERE ARE NUTS EVERYWHERE!! That is why giving out free peanuts as a snack option can help to keep customers happy while they wait in line. BUT what happened to my son is an important lesson. No sign on the door that i saw. Its a pity that the Norwell Mariner doesnt post all of their articles online because Laura Anderson wrote an engaging, serious piece about her familys experience (with some appropriate humor thrown in perfectly). Just trying to further add to the info sharing. Like Jen, I watch all my food that is prepared at fast food places bc while Im not allergic, I do have sensitivities to sweet pickles so I never eat pickles out and always ask them to just not give it to me. At AllergyEats, users can find and rate restaurants in any city based on the restaurants ability to accommodate diners with food allergies, including dairy, peanut, tree nut, fish, seafood, soy, sesame, wheat and egg allergies, as well as those with Celiac Disease, gluten sensitivity, and other dietary conditions. WebAnswer (1 of 38): Im not sure if youre trying to argue that peanut allergies arent real or that Five Guys should be closed as a health risk. 2023 CNBC LLC. They have been quite successful thus far even though you seem to think so many people have peanut allergies. In that case, so many people dont either. Once the potatoes are chopped, they dont go straight in the fryer. That far north, it gets so cool that the potatoes stop growing at night, creating dense spuds that lend themselves well to fries. Five Guys reportedly sources its potatoes north of the 42nd parallel, always from Idaho except a couple months of the year when those ones get too soft and the business buys from Washington instead. In 2017, a former Five Guys employee revealed a simple explanation for the peanut bins in a Reddit AMA. it is the protein in peanuts that you are allergic to. We all have to do it at times. Every restaurant does not need to accommodate us it is our responsibility to do our due diligence prior to eating anywhere. In the smallest of print there are warning signs on bags and cans and packages of food stating, This product was made in a plant (on machines) where nuts (dairy etc.) I respect the restaurants that provide information that allow us manage our/our kids allergies. Ive done it before, and no apologies, I think their free peanuts bring in lots of customers and lots of repeat customers. Im more willing to over Back in 2017, a former employee for Five Guys posted to a Reddit AMA why the chain has the peanut bins. Other brands, including Skippy peanut butter, Budweiser, Syfy, Shake Shack and more, did just that. Q: Do any Five Guys products contain soy or dairy? Their burger was mediocre at best, the atmosphere was just like any other fast food place. I walked in to a Five Guys as my other half suggested it. One thing to keep in mind thoughmy daughter has a SEVERE soy allergy (and also a dairy allergy). The most important aspect of having an allergy is DOING YOUR RESEARCH! I of course frequent restaurants that can cater to us but I do not hold it against a restuarant that cant. 5 Guys has actually saved us!! WebFive Guys' passion for food is shared with our fans, which is why we never compromise. You can find her on Instagram @marissasimonian. Dm @ Katie. But for some people who are used to fast food being synonymous with fast service, waiting isnt what they want to be doing. They are famous for it, and they should not get rid of it. Because the number of people with peanut allergies is less tan 1% of the population, the number of allergic people who will die just seeing a peanu I dont begrudge restaurants for serving what they want. WebWelcome to your local Five Guys at 58 Summer Street in Boston. I have two children with food allergies and we have to be very careful where we eat. Or they remove it prior to bringing it out and the moment I taste pickle, I spit it all out and stop eating. Im sorry if you have a peanut allergy, but I have a severe casein and soy allergy. WebBecause the number of people with peanut allergies is less tan 1% of the population, the number of allergic people who will die just seeing a peanut is miniscule, and Five Guys has peanut warning signs all over the fucking place. Geesh. Not wanting my younger son to feel left out, I planned for my husband to take him to dinner at the new Five Guys Burgers restaurant that just opened in town. I definitely feel sorry for those of you with a peanut allergy, but Im gluten intolerant and I give kudos to Five Guys (in Austin, TX) because its one of the few places I can go to and order a burger without a bun and fries and not worry about getting glutened. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The fries are precooked for a few minutes to get rid of excess water, then set aside until customers are ready for a fresh batch. Its not rocket science to deduce that heftier portions of fried food translates to heftier amounts of fat, calories, and sodium. Well, first off, that is completely subjective, and I believe completely false. Part of the buzz, Pierantozzi said, stems from the fact that Planters has built up Mr. Peanut so much, along with his "Nutmobile. Its not easy, esp in a social setting, like when they are with peers. On the inside of the restaurant I saw one statement of peanut oil use on the menu above the cashiers. Its kind of the same thing with grocery stores. Even though they say on the menu that all fries are cooked in peanut oil, it can be easy to miss especially if theres a line behind you and youre rushing because you dont want to hold anyone up. Mr. Peanut is back, but Planters is giving away its Super Bow This is the most important takeaway. Salty, crunchy, delicious pieces. Im highly allergic to bananas, peanuts, and certain grains. The brand then sent out a press release confirming the death. So long as they properly warn of the peanut use. At least then they could cater to more people. Try finding restaurants that are soy free! But I did notice five guys warning on the menu board about the oil they use. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); A Message from Paul, Founder of AllergyEats Dear friends, It has been a very long time since youve seen an, Recently, we published our eighth annual Top 10 Most Allergy-Friendly Chains in America list, which included perennial winner Burtons Grill.. While its not anaphylaxis, its a very horrible reaction. "It's with heavy hearts that we confirm Mr. Peanut has passed away at 104 years old," Samantha Hess, Planters brand manager at Kraft Heinz, said in a statement. 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