(Thank you to AllergyEats member Jocelyn for bringing my attention to this article One nutty experience at Five Guys Burgers). My daughter has a peanut allergy, so I wont be taking her to Five Guys for sure. Thanks for heads up Allergy Eats! I have a shellfish allergy. A plain Five Guys milkshake contains 670 calories, 32 grams of fat, and 360 milligrams of sodium. I have seen many people posting that they wish 5 guys used vegetable oil instead of peanut oil. 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. No sign on the door that i saw. 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. So much so that you might want to either order them directly from Five Guys' distributor (unveiled at theirTwitter page), or maybe you thought of smuggling some free peanuts out the door in your paper bag or empty soda cup after all, if something is free, isn't it the best time to stock up on it? The burger joint has a few secrets that make those greasy fries oh-so-addictiveand unhealthy. it is the protein in peanuts that you are allergic to. Users can also save favorite restaurants, share search results or reviews, follow other diners with similar food allergies, make restaurant reservations, view restaurant menus and more all for free on the AllergyEats app and website. He said there's been positive feedback and an "outpouring of emotion" from onlookers. Seeing this would definitely make you inquire about the use of peanuts or peanut products in their food. if you have an allergy in your family, why dont you educate yourselves!! tl;dr Dude 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? Don't eat the fries. At least then they could cater to more people. 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. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox. Mike Pierantozzi, group creative director at Planters' agency, VaynerMedia, explained why it killed off the mascot. Five guys was ok, but so not worth the hype. But this one seemed to be especially successful. Just trying to share some info as I believe we all are. At Five Guys, burgers take a little longer to cook because the employees cannot press their spatula on the patty. Its known that they both serve peanuts, Ive never seen a big sign at Texas Roadhouse ever. Okay according to five guys menu. They offered me a lettuce wrap instead of a bun for my burger. WebCheck out the Five Guys menu. I think its crazy and highly entitled for people to think that restaurants should cater to every allergy out there. Burgers and Peanuts ARE Five Guys. By the 1900's some genius we're all super appreciative of started using ice cream and thus the modern day milkshake was invented. There were bags of peanuts stacked everywhere. While you may think Five Guys is being too cautious, the burger chain is indeed a big risk for those allergic to peanuts or peanut-based products. A: Over the past 20 years, peanuts have become part of the Five Guys identity. You certainly wouldn't find yourself getting a stern talking-to from the manager or upset anyone by taking a few handfuls of the many, many peanuts to snack on during the ride home. 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 warnings posted throughout their restaurant. 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. I respect the restaurants that provide information that allow us manage our/our kids allergies. They even ask you not to take Peanuts outside. As Mashed reports, there's a clever reason behind this baffling business tactic. Five Guys notes the use of peanut oil on its menu, but the boxes overflowing with peanuts are much harder to ignore. He ultimately is the one that keeps our kids safe. If I walked in to Five Guys with my peanut allergic son we would have turned right around and left. So am I. Im sorry if you have a peanut allergy, but I have a severe casein and soy allergy. Its just something to keep in mind when ordering, even if its just to avoid wasting food. A: We use 100% peanut oil. I of course frequent restaurants that can cater to us but I do not hold it against a restuarant that cant. AllergyEats GREAT feedback everyone! Just keep [her] away from them. Kinda hard since she put the plate in the middle of ALL the food. "You have to strike the perfect tone on this, or you really could end up with a problem," he said. Donna From what I remember they dont have much for people with a dairy allergy either. Enhanced Safety: We still have peanuts available at our restaurants and we no longer keep them out in the public dining area. Pierantozzi said other Kraft Heinz brands did know about the effort, but to his knowledge some of the other brands weighing in did so organically. But we watch all of the allergens. I have a gluten allergy. Back in 2017, a former employee for Five Guys posted to a Reddit AMA why the chain has the peanut bins. A 5 Guys recently opened in our area and my husband ordered online and picked up the food to bring home. ], About an hour after we arrived home, my husband and younger son came back from the movie. Then, we recently learned about the sesame seed/peanut/tree nut relationship. Track calories, carbs, fat, sodium, sugar & 14 other nutrients. In the context of how Five Guys operates, this makes sense. This is the one resturant I can go to and actually enjoy a REAL french fry. And with our newly re-designed app, you can find restaurants, share results, get directions, see menus, make reservations, and more - all from the road. You cannot just tell them no bun. Cross contamination is a big issue for us -so french fries, chicken fingers, and other fried foods are off limits because they are fried in the same oil as things like mozzarella sticks or battered fish/chicken. There are places amongst us everywhere that serves peanuts, Five Guys is not alone. 5 Guys opened in my area in the last 2 years and researched before going there. Once the potatoes are chopped, they dont go straight in the fryer. 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. Five Guys has become one of my fav. Interestingly, before he turned 1, we had eaten at chic fil a several times. I calmly asked for a manager and strongly pointed out that what they just did if I hadnt caught it would have made me very sick for the next week and raise my chance of all cancers. WebFive Guys has a giant box of free peanuts by the counter. Our allergist explained the process of how they make the peanut oil and that since they remove the protein there are many people who can still have food cooked in it and not cause a reaction. Where its an inconvience for us dont make it like they have to stop serving them or put we have peanuts next to the restaurant sign on the building. Mr. Peanut is back, but Planters is giving away its Super Bow Jen I dont have any nut allergies but gluten due to Celiac Disease. I agree that we cant, and shouldnt, expect every restaurant to cater to our community. 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. Theres no reason for them to stop cooking their fries in peanut oil because its obvious that the place is covered in peanuts, but remember that not everyone has your allergy and theres a ton of more places that people with gluten intolerances cant enjoy. Peanut oil is a great healthier alternative for my other kids. Peanuts are not the only allergen, and as a mom with a daughter with multiple anaphylactic allergens, I sometimes get frustrated at the anti-peanut push. I did see the sign and sice my son has peanut allergy I didnt take him and who never visit ther when he is with me. I was so shocked I just could not shut up about it and the guy behind the counter got defensive and even said that fries cooked in peanut oil are the best. Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. 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. This includes, but is certainly not limited to, the chain's fries. Or they remove it prior to bringing it out and the moment I taste pickle, I spit it all out and stop eating. Facebook. It was a death trap, my husband replied, in all seriousness. In fact, of individuals with food allergies, my informal study of AllergyEats members shows that their are 23 allergies which more than 2% of our population have!!! Five Guys exclusively uses peanut oil to fry its food. Five Guys offers complimentary peanuts to customers as a gesture of hospitality, but the snack sends a very different message to part of the population. That is scary. Lots of people prefer to use hydrogenated oils for a crisper fry, but we want that melt-in-your-mouth buttery taste that nonhydrogenated oil offers, Murrell said. I've never been in a Five Guys that wasn't absolutely Sorry about the tone, but Im just so sick and tired of everyone whining about everything these days. Five Guys regular size fry, which is probably the most commonly ordered, weighs in at 953 calories and 41 grams of fat. We want to hear from you. He said it needs to hit the right note between humor and solemnity. You have tons to choose from! I think we looked at Twitter and how things sometimes find their way onto Twitter, and we kind of tapped into those things." It was delicious. According to Stan Phelps, the snack may double as a warning sign. One of my girls is ingestion type peanut allergy. We feel like we nailed the tone.". Of course, some brands have gone the death route for the Super Bowl and failed, the Wall Street Journal's CMO Today pointed out Thursday morning. Great debate. Once the potatoes are chopped, they dont go straight in the fryer. On March 10, 2017, he returned to Massachusetts. In fact, all Five Guys locations across the US have a sign in their windows warning potential diners of the peanut dangers. And, 5 Guys makes a nice lettuce wrap for those who have gluten allergies/gluten sensitivities. "He will be remembered as the legume who always brought people together for nutty adventures and a good time. Web866-345-GUYS (4897) Five Guys Enterprises, LLC. I didnt know until after I got sick cause the cashier said vegetable oil. Subway is some of the lowest quality food available in the US anyway. I swear, some people are so self-centered. Its right there on the menu in big letters.. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. But Pierantozzi says this much is true: "There will be a funeral, and an opportunity for hundreds of millions of people who love Mr. Peanut to pay their respects," he said. The other night, my older son invited four of his friends to sleep over. I walked past the entrance going past a bunch of large farm sacks, got to the counter, and only then realised about the peanuts. Give a man a gif and he will meme all day, teach a man to REACT and he will be as a GOD, Press J to jump to the feed. Sad that we will never be able to try a 5 guys burger! Anyone that has ever been inside a Five Guys for even a few minutes can tell you there's one pretty specific item that separates it from the average McDonald's the peanuts. I am allergic to Canola oil and almost every other chain uses Canola oil in their restaurants. Tanya, the FAQ on their website (again, linked from the blog page) specifically addresses that customers should NOT be bringing peanuts outside for the very reason you mentioned. BEWARE!!!. How can you talk badly about a restaurant or suggest what they should and shouldnt do because YOU did not take your health seriously enough to research and ask questions??? I personally think that something with such a huge reliance on what is one of the top life threatening food allergens out there should have better signage, and be very clear that this is not the right place for people with peanut allergies to come. First of all, it is quite bizarre to say you never ever had peanuts in your life. The only thing that make sense if you never had peanuts is if you Do I wish they would drop the whole peanut thing, and make it safe for everyone? I dont expect to be able to eat at Long John Silvers, Red Lobster, or Joes Crab Shack. The specifics of what will happen in Planters' actual Super Bowl spot aren't clear, and conspiracy theories on Twitter are abounding. Id heard that 5 Guys used peanut oil, but I had no idea about the peanuts on the table. Further, we must ask these same questions again and again at those restaurants we typically dine at! Q: Is Five Guys Gluten-Free? Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. The popularity of Five Guys Menu place is not only due to its delicious burgers and fries but also because it offers one of the best customer service experiences you can have at a fast-food restaurant. Its a very small sign that my husband I both missed when entering the restaurant. On a side note, I was told by her allergist that people with peanut allergies can *usually* have foods cooked in peanut oil (by large chain companies that use good quality peanut oil). I think it is a response to something is their absolutely disgusting chemical laden bread. Keep em coming! There are plenty of other options out there. 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. Yes, if you dont know, Five Guys cooks its fries in peanut oil. There are some, such as author and speakerStan Phelps, that have criticized Five Guys for still continuing to offer peanuts when they know the risks, and a Change.org petition was created to try and convince the chain to make their restaurants more hospitable to those with food allergies. I love the fact that Five Guys uses peanut oil!!! I am cautious of bringing him into the restaurant as we dont know to what extent his allergy is. Even if you dont dine at 5 guys you need to remember your protocols and not just take food and assume its safe. And I do applaud Five Guys for being up-front about it on their web site and on their door. Not only do the ratings provide a first filter, but the comments can provide more color (and possibly couldve warned her about the peanuts everywhere), as can the menus, allergen-lists, website links, and other valuable information. We ate there fairly often before my son was diagnosed with a peanut allergy. We encourage fans to tune in to Mr. Peanut's funeral during the third quarter of the Super Bowl to celebrate his life. Sonic, McDonalds, Burger King, etc. There are so many allergy friendly places you can eat. Everytime, ALWAYS. Every restaurant does not need to accommodate us it is our responsibility to do our due diligence prior to eating anywhere. There's no way you can walk in there and not realize it's a bad place for somebody with a peanut allergy. What do you think about Five Guys free peanuts? As far as I can tell no. At least not the ones my former boss owned. That is an important thing to know though and I will have to search that up. Not a bad way to spend one minute. The mother of one of the boys generously offered to take us all out to dinner first at Pizzeria Unos. At which point, you may as well just go to one of those other shops. 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). At least at Texas Roadhouse, the sign is so large you wouldnt miss it. If you'd like some peanuts with your meal or while you wait for your order, just Then, during the third quarter of the game, the brand promises to "broadcast Mr. Peanut's funeral, so the world can mourn the loss of the beloved legume together.". Pierantozzi said with such a serious subject, creatives have to toe a certain line and approach it with empathy. Almost ALL fast food restaurants are completely OFF LIMITS for me, except for Five Guys. It was very simple for people to get involved.". Being a burger aficionado (not something I usually brag about), I was excited to give it a shot. And the rest of us like peanuts. Big signs, perhaps even peanut artwork on them. Thats capitalism. Fortunately their burgers and fries are nothing special, so youre not really missing anything. 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. Most people with soy allergies can still eat soybean oil (depending on how it is processed or expressed), however she happens to be one of the people who cannot even eat soybean oil in any form. Very likely cross contaminated according to the lady behind the till. AllergyEats Totally understand Katie. "It was in the language of something people already understood in the world of Twitter and in the world of Facebook. Further, while dairy is difficult (one of my children has it), I would go on to say that corn and soy are even much more difficult. that is the best way to be safe. But dont complain because one restaurant uses peanut oil and has peanuts. Tasted like it was from Rallys to me! [At this point, the author shares how allergy-friendly Unos is and the boys great experience there that night. We are going to have the test done where they can see what part of the protein you are allergic too and if that is the anaphylactic one. Five Guys posts a peanut warning on their door which you can clearly see before you enter the restaurant. Fresh ingredients hand-prepared that satisfy your craving. We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer) as we strive to provide site experiences for browsers that support new web standards and security practices. The only problem I had was that the customers would eat peanuts on their patio & throw the shells down. "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. .seems to me five guys is still on the list, and a french fry shouldnt hurt (since Peanut Oil that has been refined shouldnt cause a reaction). So I cannot imagine your struggle. A 2017 case involving a 23-year-old man dying from an allergic reaction after eating Five Guys (as noted by Allergic Living) perhaps only added to the increased My son took it (Ok hes 12 and should know better), but then another friend said, hey Brett, they cook their fries in peanut oil. Brett dropped the fry and learned an important lesson. I had no idea that peanut oil was used in the food. It may sound like some sort of unspoken rule, but Five Guys recommends you leave those nuts in the restaurant to keep others and the company itself safe from any unwanted problems. "I think it was written beautifully and struck the right tone," Pierantozzi said. After the peanut fiasco, they cleaned it up and threw out the peanuts on the floor. "We did the unthinkable: we created a program and an idea where Mr. Peanut dies, and dies specifically sacrificing himself for his friends, which has always been a tenet of who he is and what he does he always puts others first," Pierantozzi said. Its up to consumers to make smart choices. ", "I think they made it really easy for people to get involved with the idea," he said. I was just saying the the uproar over peanuts is frustrating to those of us who are dealing with more than peanut allergies. Even though these are fair and valid criticisms, free peanuts have always been a part of the brand and they may be hesitant to change what they see as a good business model. I teach my managers that if people arent complaining, then youre not giving them enough, said Murrell. The . We will avoid this place for sure! For real. 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