Five Guys began serving fries in paper bags instead of cups to improve freshness and reduce waste. The company stated that air circulates better in the bags, producing fresher fries, and that grease-resistant paper wicks away excess oil. The bags are described as biodegradable and BPA-free, aiming to be more environmentally friendly. Customers dispute the claimed portion consistency, saying fries have shrunk and no longer overflow like they did in cups. Online reactions include criticism that the change reflects cost savings and concerns about grease soaking during transport. Some users also connect the portion reductions to shrinkflation, noting rising fry prices and varying costs by location.
"The bags allow air to circulate better, which means fresher fries. Additionally, the burger chain revealed that "the grease-resistant paper actually wicks excess oil away from the fries." Nevertheless, while these new bags are biodegradable, BPA-free, and more environmentally friendly, fans are more concerned with the fact they don't overflow with potato goodness like the cups did."
"Although Five Guys insists the fry portion sizes have remained the same, customers claim they've significantly decreased since the change. The occasional Five Guys goer doesn't seem frazzled by how fries are served, but diehard fans are making a case for the cups' return."
"For instance, on an official Five Guys post on Facebook announcing the change, one user commented it's simply a "politically correct way of saying 'paper bags are cheaper than cups.'" Conversely, another commenter added that "the cup kept some grease from soaking through the bag onto your car seats when taking it home.""
"After one brave Redditor investigated Five Guys's shrinking portions, it's become clear the burger joint is one of many restaurants and groceries that have been hit by shrinkflation. For example, in South Florida, a Five Guys's large fry has crept up to around $8, though this varies based on the specific location."
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