Price of hamburger and fries ...

 
I was wondering what everybody charges for a hamburger and fries ... I saw Al's Place - Locke, CA charged $8.00.   Considering a combo at a drive-thru cost around $6.00, that's not too bad.  I use to love hamburgers at Western Sizzler .. they were steak burgers.
 
Also, do you serve 80/20 hamburger or do you use ground steak?
 
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I think what  you can get for a burger fry combo depends on your area, competition, how good yours is compared to everyone else, what I can get 5-6 bucks for you may be able to get 7-8, or 3-5 for to many variables.

Depends on size and quality of the burger and type of FF, I serve homemade twice fried FF and a !/2 lb hand pattied, 80-20 locally raised and ground burger. Our Cheeseburger with FF or any of our sides, $7.49...That's going up soon, it's a low price as is!

CTW, the fries are cheap, how much higher can you go, it's still only ground beef on a bun...................

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Mamie


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Not really!   ..  You need to look at your local competition's prices & service.  They are the only ones that count.  You have to meet the going rate for the product or convince your customers your food is special and worth the extra $$.  What members on the forum charge doesn't effect your sales.

BillyB


CTW, the fries are cheap, how much higher can you go, it's still only ground beef on a bun...................

Billy, anywhere you go your going to spend at least $2.00-$3.00 for an oder of my kind of fries. The burger is $2.50 a lb, my cost...Take the $7.49, less 2.00 for fries, 5.49 for a burger like mine is cheap. A few weeks ago I paid over 10.00 at Hamburger Hamlet in Bethesda, Md. For a burger and pre frozen fries. Forgetable burger and fries, the place was full.

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$7.49 for a 1/2lb burger and fries was cheap IMO but I could never eat a burger that big, even a 1/4lb burger is big to me.    People go through the drive-thru everyday and pay a lot for a bag lunch to eat in the car.   I want cheap fastfood, but if I want good food, I'll go to a restaurant.
 
As compared to others,  I planned on mine being  the "best" burger this side of town :)
 
y'all got me to thinking about hamburgers and sandwiches. I can't remember right off who suggested that I set prices for a lunch special and use other items as an upsell - a fantastic burger served with home fries, or soup and a sandwich reasonably priced would bring in customers.   That's a better idea than  having  specials too cheap.
 
y'all don't include drinks in that do ya?

chewingthefat

BillyB


CTW, the fries are cheap, how much higher can you go, it's still only ground beef on a bun...................

Billy, anywhere you go your going to spend at least $2.00-$3.00 for an oder of my kind of fries. The burger is $2.50 a lb, my cost...Take the $7.49, less 2.00 for fries, 5.49 for a burger like mine is cheap. A few weeks ago I paid over 10.00 at Hamburger Hamlet in Bethesda, Md. For a burger and pre frozen fries. Forgetable burger and fries, the place was full.

$2.25 for the burger throw on a buck for the rest, $2.25 your cost 30% food cost...Not bad.......................Bill

I think it's all about the preparation/presentation -  while some burgers could be worth $10, others  might not  be worth a plug nickle ... I've had cheap burgers and I've had gourmet burgers and there's no comparison between the 2
 
 

I sell a 1/3lb fresh burger w/ fresh cut fries and a refillable 24oz fountain drink (pepsi) for 6.75 tax included and the double is 8.59 w/ tax. Aside from hot dogs they are my number 1 seller

I sell a 1/3lb fresh burger w/ fresh cut fries and a refillable 24oz fountain drink (pepsi) for 6.75 tax included and the double is 8.59 w/ tax. Aside from hot dogs they are my number 1 seller 

 
that's a lot of meat and drink!   I can't imagine anybody having to refill a 24oz drink.    I think that's still less than a chain, but there's no comparison between a handmade burger and a frozen patty
 

when I am up and running with the mobile truck. I am going to do fresh cut fries with a salt/pepper & old bay seasoning pre & after fried. I will only cut per order, thus no waste & the spuds will last longer. As far as burgers go, I'm not sure yet how I am going to do them. I will do them fresh without a doubt but not yet sure of the size, no matter what I serve it's going to be either too big or too small. I get that now with my hot dogs.
 
" Don't you sell anything smaller "  NO that's why it says 1/4 & ft longs. If you wanted a smaller dog, there's a 711 behind me.  what do you mean $4 for a hot dog. Yea $4 its a 1/4 & nathans. 711 sells them 2 for 2.. Well they are right behind me, Can I offer you a can of soda for your walk over there ? 

Don't you mean 711 sells "junk" dogs 2 for 2?   .... ....

seems like no matter what you do, there's always unhappy people. 
 
we use to have a hot dog place around the corner from where I worked ... those were the best  hot dogs - at the time they weren't cheap and they were a real treat.    I liked 'em with sauerkraut, chili and melted cheese. 

THE WILD DOG


when I am up and running with the mobile truck. I am going to do fresh cut fries with a salt/pepper & old bay seasoning pre & after fried. I will only cut per order, thus no waste & the spuds will last longer. As far as burgers go, I'm not sure yet how I am going to do them. I will do them fresh without a doubt but not yet sure of the size, no matter what I serve it's going to be either too big or too small. I get that now with my hot dogs.

" Don't you sell anything smaller "  NO that's why it says 1/4 & ft longs. If you wanted a smaller dog, there's a 711 behind me.  what do you mean $4 for a hot dog. Yea $4 its a 1/4 & nathans. 711 sells them 2 for 2.. Well they are right behind me, Can I offer you a can of soda for your walk over there ? 

WD, Most people cut the fries and soak over night, blanch the fries at 300 degrees for 5 minutes, then crisp at 350 to 375 degrees. Pre salting isn't good for the oil either..........take care.................Bill

THE WILD DOG
 

....... I get that now with my hot dogs.

" Don't you sell anything smaller "  NO that's why it says 1/4 & ft longs. If you wanted a smaller dog, there's a 711 behind me.  what do you mean $4 for a hot dog. Yea $4 its a 1/4 & nathans. 711 sells them 2 for 2.. Well they are right behind me, Can I offer you a can of soda for your walk over there ? 

We occasionally get gripes about price, with the 7-11 or WaWa reference. Me and my team then explain why our hot dog is better and worth the money. Then maybe even offer a sample. We've won over many people, and the ones who don't think it's worth it can go to 7-11 and whine about the hot dogs over there. We do 8/1 Sabretts or Thumann's natural casing. Haven't ventured into the 4/1 jumbo dogs yet. 4 bucks for a 1/4 pound Nathans seems reasonable. That's a lot of food!

1/2 pound cheeseburger, Fries, and Soda (24 ounce cup with free refills) $5.99
 
Keep in mind I'm in middle America, 5,000 population town with about 20 other places that sell food to the population.  It use to be $4.99... but that was killing me.  $5.99 still beats the rest of the town.

I went through the drive-thru at Hardees the other day, and they had a burger/fries/drink for $7.19 .. I got a burger on Texas toast, no fries and no drink  and it was really good, I've never had one from there before.  

Hamburger,fries and 20oz drink here $4.00 PLUS TAX.