They have one of the better fast food level burgers, especially the NM green chile double. I’ll be curious to see how this pans out.

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Probably 30 years ago the burgers were cooked fresh and they were steaming with melting cheese when they came out. Somewhere along the way they began pre-cooking their meat and holding it in a warmer. Result...dry, grey, luke warm meat. <snip>

SmashBurger restaurants makes their burgers from balls of 80/20 Angus chuck, “Fresh, never frozen.” This two minute video shows how they’re made:

https://youtu.be/8E__VJM_AUw

P. S. I have a smashing tool like the one Ryan uses in the video. My own smash burgers are the best!

Are there any success stories of private equity firms buying out smaller restaurant chains and actually improving them? I'd be surprised. I love WB, go there all the time. But I don't have high hopes for this.

Love Whataburger. The best fried apple pie out there! Sorry to hear about this change of ownership.

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Originally posted by Pipe Smoker:

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Originally posted by texassierra:
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Probably 30 years ago the burgers were cooked fresh and they were steaming with melting cheese when they came out. Somewhere along the way they began pre-cooking their meat and holding it in a warmer. Result...dry, grey, luke warm meat. <snip>

SmashBurger restaurants makes their burgers from balls of 80/20 Angus chuck, “Fresh, never frozen.” Two minute video:

https://youtu.be/8E__VJM_AUw

Thanks. I'll need to try it out. Luckily, there's one close to the house. And, even better, one right at work. In fact, I'm gonna try it today for lunch. All this burger talk makes my mouth water, already.

Maybe they might bring some to Georgia.

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Originally posted by Rick Lee:
Are there any success stories of private equity firms buying out smaller restaurant chains and actually improving them? I'd be surprised. I love WB, go there all the time. But I don't have high hopes for this.

Dick Portillo sold his chain to an investment group. Although he retained all the land rights (I think). I’ve been eating there for decades, and I haven’t noticed a change in quality. It really is a golden goose. I can imagine why they would mess with it.

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Originally posted by 12131:

Their burgers have always been nasty . . . the meat is dry.

Overcooked?

Impossible. A hamburger cannot be overcooked. (Flame on)

flashguy

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Originally posted by flashguy:

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Originally posted by V-Tail:

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Originally posted by 12131:

Their burgers have always been nasty . . . the meat is dry.

Overcooked?

Impossible. A hamburger cannot be overcooked. (Flame on)

flashguy

Da fuq say you??

If this is really about growth the private equity owner will want the quality to say in place. They probably plan to grow the business and sell out in 4 or 5 years. Time will tell, but it's too early for doom and gloom.

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Originally posted by flashguy:

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Originally posted by V-Tail:
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Their burgers have always been nasty . . . the meat is dry.

Overcooked?

Impossible. A hamburger cannot be overcooked. (Flame on)

flashguy[/QUOTE]

I think President Trump would agree with you, flashguy.

I read that he likes his steak so well done that it rocks on the plate.

I really like Whataburger, and as a northerner, I only get it once a year or so when we're in FL. Every time we are down there I make it a point to go at least once. It's probably the best fast food burger out there, and IMO beats out numerous more expensive restaurant burgers I've had. I hope they don't mess it up, but I won't be holding my breath.

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Originally posted by Pipe Smoker:

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Originally posted by flashguy:

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Originally posted by V-Tail:

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Originally posted by 12131:
Their burgers have always been nasty . . . the meat is dry.

Overcooked?

Impossible. A hamburger cannot be overcooked. (Flame on)

flashguy

I think President Trump would agree with you, flashguy.

I read that he likes his steak so well done that it rocks on the plate.

I want no pink in any of my meat (gray is OK). I also don't want it burnt (and it is possible to meet both my desires if one is careful).

flashguy

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Originally posted by SR:
If this is really about growth the private equity owner will want the quality to say in place. They probably plan to grow the business and sell out in 4 or 5 years. Time will tell, but it's too early for doom and gloom.

My money is on they milk every dime out of it, leverage it to the hilt and then BK it.

I have developed a love for Whataburger since moving here. I eat fancy schmancy burgers too. But nothing beats a decent fastfood one and Whataburger is the one, along with In N Out. Hate to see it it owned by Chicago folks.

In Florida, we alternate between Whataburger and Culver’s. Love em both.

I like Whataburger. I don't think an investment firm will taste as good.

As a side note, our dog likes Blue Buffalo and he's a picky eater. We just found out that General Mills bought out that family business.

I ate at Culvers. Once.

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Originally posted by 92fstech:

I really like Whataburger, and as a northerner, I only get it once a year or so when we're in FL. Every time we are down there I make it a point to go at least once.

I have never even seen a Whataburger place, did not know there are any in Florida. Just checked their website, it appears that there are none within four hours of the Orlando area.