I went to Shake Shack, Five Guys, and Smashburger with a $20 budget. One chain offered the best food and the most value.
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I visited Shake Shack, Five Guys, and Smashburger with a $20 budget. I ordered similar meals, but some chains offered more value than others.
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I compared $20 meals at burger chains like Five Guys to find the best value.Amanda ShammasI dined at Shake Shack, Five Guys, and Smashburger with a $20 budget.I ordered similar menu items at each chain — a cheeseburger, fries, and a milkshake or soda.One chain impressed me most in terms of both flavor and value. Fast food has long been considered a convenient, affordable meal option, but as the price of food continues to rise, even a simple order of burger and fries can quickly approach $20.I wanted to find out how far that budget would stretch at some of the country's most recognizable fast-casual burger chains — and whether any of the meals would actually feel worth the price. So, within the same week, I visited Shake Shack, Five Guys, and Smashburger.I ordered a similar meal at each restaurant and compared the taste, portion sizes, and overall value. Here's how it went.Shake Shack was my first stop.Amanda ShammasUnlike the other two chains I visited, Shake Shack is a publicly…