"NetSpend's research found that the per-ounce cost of the chain's fries is 40 cents, making them a better value than Culver's, Five Guys, In-N-Out, Smash Burger, and Wendy's, as well as the other five restaurants studied. In fact, Shake Shack's fries were 10 cents cheaper per ounce than Culver's, which were found to be 50 cents per ounce."
"A medium order of fries at Shake Shack weighs about 6.17 ounces, far more than McDonald's 3.99-ounce serving of fries, and costs about $3 depending on your region."
"Whataburger, which is popping up in more and more places across the U.S., actually has the least expensive cheeseburger, at least when looking at per-ounce cost. The classic Whataburger sandwich with cheese costs around $5.92 (depending on region) or $1.66 per ounce."
NetSpend conducted a comprehensive study analyzing prices across 14 burger chains to identify the best value options for consumers. The research tracked per-ounce costs by weighing menu items on a standard kitchen scale and comparing prices. Shake Shack, typically known for premium pricing, surprisingly offers the most economical fries at 40 cents per ounce, significantly cheaper than competitors like Culver's at 50 cents per ounce. A medium Shake Shack fries order weighs 6.17 ounces, substantially more than McDonald's 3.99-ounce serving. Whataburger emerged as the best value for cheeseburgers at $1.66 per ounce. The study acknowledges that portion sizes vary between locations and dates, affecting price-per-ounce calculations.
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