I will not be back and was not impressed at all. Theyre trying more than others. I think they are being irresponsible. Every restaurant does not need to accommodate us it is our responsibility to do our due diligence prior to eating anywhere. they dont realize that residue remains. 225 calories. VaynerMedia also handled Planters' Super Bowl spot last year. While its not anaphylaxis, its a very horrible reaction. This might mean it takes longer to cook, but it also ensures that the meat stays juicer. Tanya When a Five Guys opened next door to my son`s martial arts gym, I stopped in to check it out. I personally encountered 5 guys in Fort Collins Colorado. 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. But for some people who are used to fast food being synonymous with fast service, waiting isnt what they want to be doing. Their burger was mediocre at best, the atmosphere was just like any other fast food place. EVERYTHING has soybean oil or lecithin in it, I swear. A: Although it is rare that a casual encounter with peanuts will cause an allergic reaction, we want to limit the risk of someone unknowingly coming into contact with peanuts. If youre trying to give people with food allergies good advice, you should at least know what youre talking about. You didn't notice that either? And, 5 Guys makes a nice lettuce wrap for those who have gluten allergies/gluten sensitivities. Seriously? Since labeling of soy oil is not required, I cant trust restaurants that just have a checklist of the allergens for each food. No more so than ingestion type except that all they have to do is smell it. No sign on the door that i saw. I of course frequent restaurants that can cater to us but I do not hold it against a restuarant that cant. It was delicious. And lastly, the phone number is also included on every listing, so she could have called in advance with the key questions we all have to ask before dining at a new restaurant. We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer), why Five Guys makes the unhealthiest fries in America, the reason Five Guys never asks how you want your burger done, Five Guys wants you to complain about their fries, Heres the Secret That Makes KFCs Fried Chicken So Crispy, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. (Thank you to AllergyEats member Jocelyn for bringing my attention to this article One nutty experience at Five Guys Burgers). Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. Big signs, perhaps even peanut artwork on them. Id *love* to be able to eat out more often than I can, but for now, I make do and make most of my food. While its a good idea, it still doesnt explain why they wouldnt go for something less likely to cause an allergic. They even ask you not to take Peanuts outside. Unfortunately, my own sister recently plopped a plate of brownies with what looked like peanut butter chips in them. For real. The list is too long to print here, but two of the many items on his list are white potatoes and peanuts. 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. Or they remove it prior to bringing it out and the moment I taste pickle, I spit it all out and stop eating. We make sure that we have signage on our doors and in our restaurants about the fact that we serve peanuts in bulk containers as we would never want someone to risk their health by coming into our restaurants. I had a feeling it was mine. WebFive Guys Shake Base 396 670 290 32 21 1 130 360 84 0 82 13 Five Guys Style Potatoes, Refined Peanut Oil, Salt TOPPINGS A.1. While other fast-casual chains get their fries delivered frozen and pre-cut, Five Guys makes its fries in-store from scratch. Be fair. On March 10, 2017, he returned to Massachusetts. You didn't notice that either? The potatoes arent fried with anything else so theres no contamination there either. 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? So cry me a river! 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. But dont complain because one restaurant uses peanut oil and has peanuts. Kelly, Ive never heard the theory youre referring to. And dont blame Five Guys. In fact, I personally agree with those who suggest that Five Guys should do whatever they want, and I applaud the chain for trying to be upfront about their peanut fetish. Well have to do without our Five Guys burgers and theyll have to do without our dollars. There are tons of people with allergies, but its still a small portion of the population. 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. Every kitchen I've ever worked in has been very mindful of allergies, to the point of panicking when a server would inform us of a customer with a Then go to Texas Roadhouse Janet. He is sensitive to so much stuff that eating out became a big no, no. And that's not even including the 11 milkshakes you can order! Instead, Five Guys wants you to complain about their fries. Firstly if it is served you make him go out with you to retrieve the served meal and explain what error has occurred, you also offer to get medical btw, my oldest girl also has allergies to plantain, melons, dairy, and a long list of other allergens. 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. And the government doesnt require those to be listed as allergens, so I can only eat if they provide an ingredients list.) Anthony, who had allergies to peanuts, milk and eggs as well as asthma, went to a local Five Guys I have seen many people posting that they wish 5 guys used vegetable oil instead of peanut oil. Thanks, I can stop going to #FiveGuys just for the #peanuts.Nothing wrong with your amazing burgers, but the location nearest me closed and the next most convenient one in terms of access isn't convenient at all and is a major commitment in time. I walked in to a Five Guys as my other half suggested it. The manager was nice but recommended I not feed my son anything from their menu. As an aside, I published this entry for informational sake, not to pass judgement. I never go back to those restaurants. WebFive Guys has a giant box of free peanuts by the counter. Katie I have no problem with 5 Guys. Luckily, the burgers were safe for him, but he couldnt even touch the French fries bag from which my son was eating, soaked as it was in peanut grease. Like Tony Stark, Mr. Peanut was a titan of industry who selflessly gave up his own life in order to save the ones he loved.The comparison is pretty apt since Planters But this one seemed to be especially successful. oil is highly refined and processed. At which point, you may as well just go to one of those other shops. We, like everyone, want a safe environment for our kids. Seeing this would definitely make you inquire about the use of peanuts or peanut products in their food. Most fast food restaurants cook in soybean oil (and they say thats not supposed to affect people with soy allergies, but I must be special lol, and not in the good way), or they fry their stuff with other stuff that has dairy or soy in it anyway. I am very vocal about it because of this flippant attitude. Dogs. Opt to do your research before entering an establishment. 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 whole peanuts laying around can definitely be a problem, though. My daughter is severely allergic to milk and egg proteins, so, like others with food allergies, we are restricted when it comes to dining out. 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. 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. And lets not forget that so many, many people have non-Big 8 allergies. Mike Pierantozzi, group creative director at Planters' agency, VaynerMedia, explained why it killed off the mascot. . Donna Katie, my daughter is anaphylaxic to milk also and I thought Red Robin was great but it depends on which manager is there which day because some seem clueless while other are so wonderful. Janessa There is a peanut warning posted on their front door It was very simple for people to get involved.". Rest in pieces, Mr. Peanut. How is the food made? I dont want to walk into a restaurant and go into anaphylactic shock and/or suffocate from my throat swelling up. . We by no means want to exclude guests from our store, but at the same time we would not want to disappoint our peanut eating guests. Wed rather too many than not enough! Peanuts, Theres no reason to have peanuts all over, they are doing exactly what they said they try not to exclude a group of people. Fries. Designed to keep the hungry customer occupied and content instead of awkwardly watching the employees work (via Taste of Home), the salty snacks are pretty addictive. ), AllergyEats also has a very popular page devoted to those vacationing in Disney World, AllergyEats Disney World, where users can find and rate restaurants in the parks, hotels, and surrounding Orlando area based on the allergy-friendliness of those dining facilities. Ill bet in 5-10 years as more and more people become food allergic, they will see there numbers dwindle. it is the protein in peanuts that you are allergic to. However, despite some people having allergies, Five Each fast food joint makes them differently. The all-you-can-eat peanuts give them something to do besides complaining and holding up the line even further. You can find her on Instagram @marissasimonian. I watched it as a hawk, sure enough it was. Well, according to a report by Mashed, there is a reason for it and its quite interesting! Would have thought that would be universal. Once the potatoes are chopped, they dont go straight in the fryer. I think we looked at Twitter and how things sometimes find their way onto Twitter, and we kind of tapped into those things." Five Guys has become one of my fav. This is the most important takeaway. [At this point, the author shares how allergy-friendly Unos is and the boys great experience there that night. So while its disappointing that we can no longer go there while our son is with us, they are open with the fact that its not safe for those with allergies before you even walk in the door. I was amazed when I saw all the peanut warnings but liked that they said the only gluten in the store was the buns. I did not see the signs on the outside of the restaurant stating they use peanut oil before entering. Of course. Turn back the clocks to the 80s and prior, all this complaining was unheard of. We recommend our users to update the browser. Sue A 5 Guys recently opened near us. In addition to being able to find and rate restaurants from Boston to San Diego, Seattle to Miami, and anywhere in between (plus Hawaii and Alaska! duh people! One thing to keep in mind thoughmy daughter has a SEVERE soy allergy (and also a dairy allergy). What do you think about Five Guys free peanuts? 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. On Wednesday, the brand shared the video, which as of Thursday morning had nearly 1.5 million views on YouTube. I actually ordered from the take out counter, I will check it out next time. My daughter is 8 1/2 and this was her first time eating french fries at a restaurant! you can eat the fries cooked in peanut oil. So we left. Hope MY comments werent taken out of context either. "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. I swear, some people are so self-centered. Toggle navigation Five Guys Milkshake Mix-Ins Peanut Butter. But we watch all of the allergens. She was pretty bad as an infant with it but we have since been able to give her limited amounts. have u ever had chic fil a? They are famous for it, and they should not get rid of it. that is the best way to be safe. 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. Like chickfila has it posted no where about the oil they cook in. The thing is, the restaurant has every right to serve peanuts however theyd like, but my beef is, they had a teeny, tiny warning sign on the door that we didnt even notice. Its just something to keep in mind when ordering, even if its just to avoid wasting food. Its scary. There are so many allergy friendly places you can eat. And when I emailed the company to tell them that, they never got back to me which I thought was pretty rude. Its not the mounds of peanuts everywhere, its the oil that the food is cooked in. Sarah Trust me, you arent missing anything! Its not something Id wish on my worst enemy yet, we all deal with it daily, dont we? Nationwide's 2015 ad that showed a boy who had died and could never grow up weirded out viewers. The peanut oil is refined removing the proteins that cause an allergic reaction. Big bins of peanuts particularly if youre someone with a peanut allergy. I heard theyre not so great anyway. 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.. Please dont take it that I was saying that either. I cant ever order any turkey products or have stuffing because a lot of manufacturers uses chicken stock to cut costs. This includes, but is certainly not limited to, the chain's fries. Dont feel left out, there are better burger joints that are much more allergy friendly. Its known that they both serve peanuts, Ive never seen a big sign at Texas Roadhouse ever. Peanuts is part of their whole shtick/experience. I had no idea that a burger restaurant would use peanut oil. Actually, Jan, I dont agree that its clearly posted. I must say, though, that I think this has been the BEST discussion weve ever had on this blog. Somehow I doubt that some may not even get it if the store were designed as a large peanut. 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 Now its a totally different story if one cannot be in the same room with peanuts because of the boxes of them around the restaurant. WebRestaurant menu, map for Five Guys located in 01907, Swampscott MA, 980 Paradise Rd Ste 2. Hi. However, despite some people having allergies, Five Guys embraces the humble peanut, even going as far as offering a complimentary peanut snack to its customers. 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.". Like Logans, my family, close friends, and myself will support their business. If anyone has ever been inside a Five Guys, this tactic actually makes a lot of sense. However, I do appreciate that there is a sign on the door. Pierantozzi said with Mr. Peanut the shop wondered, "What would happen and how would the world react if he passed away?" I dont think every thing has to accomadate food allergy suffers they just have to make sure it WELL known if the 8 allergens are present anywhere. Drinks. The first time I went to one we left our children at home to go Christmas shopping (they are the ones with the food allergies). By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. However, I support Five Guys. I understand the frustration, trust me, but expecting places to cater to us is ridiculous. 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. AllergyEats Totally understand Katie. Its all about picking the best ingredients, and when it comes to the best fast-food fries, that means starting with the potatoes (as evidenced by the potato sacks lying around the restaurant). Facebook. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Now, I appreciate learning more about things, both about what can affect my kids as well as neighboring kids. Nonsense. I've never been in a Five Guys that wasn't absolutely "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. Kinda made me uncomfortable but I mean I was high i don't know what to tell ya. 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. Im very sensitive to soy and so avoid the oil also just in case, but I have accidentally ingested it on occasion, sometimes with ill effect, and sometimes with none. We havent tested that theory yet at home. If they were made to get rid of peanuts or to stop cooking their food in peanut oil, their food would taste different and they would be just like many other ho-hum burger shops. There were bags of peanuts stacked everywhere. But I did notice five guys warning on the menu board about the oil they use. The other night, my older son invited four of his friends to sleep over. Five Guys notes the use of peanut oil on its menu, but the boxes overflowing with peanuts are much harder to ignore. and from im reading the peanut oil used at five guys should be safe for people with a peanut allergy. Five guys (and Chick-fil-A for that matter), use peanut oil to fry their food, but it is a highly refined peanut oil that has all the peanut proteins that cause the allergic reactions stripped from it. But its their choice to lose the business of people that would be able to eat there if they got rid of the peanuts. Adding bacon, of course, ups those numbers (via Five Guys ). Five Guys' fries have gone viral after a cook showed how they're made. Thanks for heads up Allergy Eats! We will avoid this place for sure! Its kind of the same thing with grocery stores. Q: Is Five Guys Gluten-Free? 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. Never miss a post! The brand then sent out a press release confirming the death. WebFive Guys' passion for food is shared with our fans, which is why we never compromise. Sorry for the long message here. As it would turn out, though, that may not be such a good idea. (The company's CMO left shortly after.) This is where AllergyEats (www.allergyeats.com) could have served as a great resource. I think its crazy and highly entitled for people to think that restaurants should cater to every allergy out there. I do not begrudge Five Guys for serving peanuts. 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. There are plenty of restaurants that I would not walk into because I know I will get glutened even though I order gluten-free. Do I wish they would drop the whole peanut thing, and make it safe for everyone? A 2017 case involving a 23-year-old man dying from an allergic reaction after eating Five Guys (as noted byAllergic Living) perhaps only added to the increased concern in the already peanut-filled restaurant. Kristen Great article! Fast food customers used to snappy service may get impatient while waiting for a burger at Five Guys. 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. Their job is to serve what they want seeing it was their vision, money and hard with that went into it. So, we cannot even go near peanut products. I have a shellfish allergy. 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. Its not a big deal to me at all. Sorry about the tone, but Im just so sick and tired of everyone whining about everything these days. My oldest has a milk senstivity. ", https://twitter.com/MrPeanut/status/1220013408180895745?s=20. But as Stan Phelps reports, it also doubles as another reminder for people with allergies who might not have seen the signs that Five Guys loves their peanut oil. Im sorry those of you with peanut allergies cant enjoy their food, but, for me its a win-win situation. Track calories, carbs, fat, sodium, sugar & 14 other nutrients. 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