I'm convinced the only thing Five Guys has going for them is the novelty that they're so popular in the US... And possibly the peanuts, though I never got offered any as I waited.
I wasn't even hungry when I went, but since it's out of the way from where I live, I wanted to try it while I could. I ordered the little cheeseburger at $6 with grilled mushrooms. No other condiments - I'm a purist when it comes to burgers. For that price point, I was expecting more than slimy, processed cheese and a store bought bun. Would it kill them to toast it since they're making me wait anyway? The burger had a decent beef flavour, but it was a tad under done. I can't for the life of me figure out why people would choose this burger over a Wendy's or a Lick's burger. Sure, they have unlimited toppings, but is that only so they can hide the mediocrity of their burgers?
I also found it quite funny that the store is decorated with clippings of their rave reviews from years and years past in the US. Clearly no one's touting their greatness above the border to update their decor.