5 Guys is pricy if you go alone or don't pay attention ordering. Their smallest fries are big enough for 3. Their standard burger is 1/2 lb.
Go into any McDonalds, Wendy's or BK and order their 1/2 lb burger,largest fries and drink and the price is just about the same. And you get all the roasted peanuts you can eat free at 5 guys.
My wife and I can go into 5 Guys, order the 1/4 lb burger and share an order of fries for about $1 more than a comparable meal at typical fast food burger joints.
Steak & Shake is the value leader. A 1/4 lb burger and fries is $3.99. Add a glass of tea for $1. Much better than fast food and cheaper than any of the typical joints.
Taste is subjective. I can live with most any of them except McDonalds. Nothing in there that I'll eat. The grandkids like to go occasionally or I'd never be in one.
