Viral $24 Five Guys Receipt Sparks Debate Over Surging Burger Prices
• A $24 Five Guys receipt for a burger, fries, and soda recently went viral, sparking outrage over high prices • The order included a $12 bacon cheeseburger, $5 small fries, and $3 soda, totalling $22 before tip • Post about the receipt on X was viewed 25+ million times, with many commenters blasting "highway robbery" prices • Some noted a Five Guys meal cost $15 in 2014, showing significant inflation in menu prices • Debate emerged over whether premium burgers warrant such high prices amid record inflation at chains