With regards to hospital staff, what about staff that work at the hospital but are technically contractors to the DHB? Don't even know if the staff would care, or be able to differentiate my work ID from DHB ones, but just thought I'd ask
Skip the drink, and join the VIB club to get near constant free side add-ons (they currently have codes for free spud fries or motobites with a burger going). Now your $31 meal only cost you $16.
a decent meal costs nearly 15-20 bucks at mcdonalds and is made of garbage. you can get a burger for $14-18 and theres a few ways to get free kumara fries that are year round, drop the shitty sugar drink for water
Omg, best vegetarian burgers ever!! The plum sauce on the V-twin, holy crap. It’s expensive but it’s a massive amount of food on one burger. We usually just forgo the sides and drinks
It actually resembles food. Make a beef burger at home(5 guys style) with some good sauces and consider why you ever bought the trash that is meant to be a burger at Mcds.
There are a lot more other fast food restaurants that do simular burgers (if not better) at a much cheaper price. I think we can all agree with your statement about mcds, but that isn't my point.
Burger fuel was amazing back in the day. But as franchise's and business work- they want money so quality and ingredients must go down. Haven't eaten there (apart from the free birthday burger) in years.
Yeah it’s a piss take really. My philosophy is that burgers should be cheap and uncomplicated. Ingredients aren’t expensive. The gourmet burger situation is out of control, over-engineered and overpriced. Common now to see burgers $25+ in restaurants.
As much as I would like to agree, the ingredients in a burger are expensive as. ~200g of beef ($4), lettuce and tomatoes are expensive af right now (lets call all salads $1.50, which I think is conservative), a half decent bun from local suppliers ($1), cheese ($1). That's a basic as cheeseburger and food costs are running us up to $7.50. As a rule of thumb food costing should be about 1/3 menu price (obviously some nuance here, broad rule of thumb) which would put our boy here at $22.50 on the menu.
its always been very average food marketed well, it does appeal to the vege/alternative eating crowd but there are so many better burger places that have better service and value
partly because everything else has become just as expensive or the quality has dropped, or both. reletively speaking its a pretty standard price for a meal out these days unfortunately
Their burgers are terrible in the first place, so I no longer go there - the quality and standards are poor, on average every two out of three experiences I've had there (I used to go several times a month), the burgers would be sloppily made, or soggy or the order would be wrong.
Agree when they first started they great big and juicy. And value. Thought give a try as I haven't for ages. Disappointed. Piss poor. Make my own 🍔🍔
In my experience it's their add on that makes it more expensive. For instance the other day I ordered a CnCheese ($14.70) they tried to get me to add BBQ sauce ($0.50) and bacon ($3.00) to it without telling me how much extra it was and making it sound like it was the normal part of the burger. In my mind this is underhanded marketing which they have obviously been told to do.
Some franchise owners will get rid of FOH staff that can’t hit upsale targets. Atleast that was the case when they toured us around to all the stores to see how much more we should be pushing up sales.
OP, if the price is outrageous why did you pay it? This is a genuine question and I imagine there can be a number of answers. Whatever your answer is or whatever answers you can think of , there will be other out like you who make the purchase based on the same idea. A number of these customers will be what keeps BF ticking over.
Presumably they bought it to see if it was worth it. I'm not quite sure how it could be at that price, but I'd probably be curious enough to try it once I suppose.
Key word being purchased lol we make a choice on what we pay and won’t pay. I’d have budgeted accordingly particularly as I have to work two jobs to make ends met today like a lot of us
It's why I (sadly) switched to reburger. Equally good (if not better) and just slightly more affordable. Feels stink not supporting an nz company, but i just can't justify the price.
I worked for BurgerFuel for a year and a bit, here are some tips:
The irony of a gym perk being free fries 🤡
If a customer asks for a Halal burger is it actually cooked separately with different utensils etc?
With regards to hospital staff, what about staff that work at the hospital but are technically contractors to the DHB? Don't even know if the staff would care, or be able to differentiate my work ID from DHB ones, but just thought I'd ask
how good is it for gluten allergy?
Skip the drink, and join the VIB club to get near constant free side add-ons (they currently have codes for free spud fries or motobites with a burger going). Now your $31 meal only cost you $16.
Oh really? Very valuable comment this ^
Or go to the chippy next door and order a scoop while you wait for the burger
As a coeliac I don't often get the option of grabbing a takeout burger, burgerfuel is about it for me locally.
It’s the same for us, my wife is coeliac. Burgerfuels gluten free buns are uniquely good.
have you ever eaten from Hell Pizza and if so, is the GF base as tough to eat as it is to cut?????
Also bun-less burgers with a lettuce wrap for any keto people!
Sames. It's good having a guaranteed option that is across much of NZ. Although some of them weirdly like to close at 8pm!
a decent meal costs nearly 15-20 bucks at mcdonalds and is made of garbage. you can get a burger for $14-18 and theres a few ways to get free kumara fries that are year round, drop the shitty sugar drink for water
maccas you have to spend like $30 to even feel "full" mcd's really only serves as a 4am food after a night out as everywhere else is closed
which parts of a maccas meal do you consider garbage?
Their aioli! They should sell that stuff in bottles.
So much this
It's basically the only reason I get their fries, haha
I've said this so much that my husband even messaged them and asked them to start selling bottles of it. No reply though :( it's so good!
Two words: Vegan options. Good ones too.
Meh. Here in rotorua there's several cafes that sell better food cheaper. Haven't been there in years.
I’m the opposite. I went to McDs and went - Fark man it’s only a couple bucks more for a Double American Muscle from Burgerfuel
Don’t buy it then.
The size of the burger doesn’t compare to the cheaper places. So actually fills you up. They taste lovely and are just nice to have as a treat.
Omg, best vegetarian burgers ever!! The plum sauce on the V-twin, holy crap. It’s expensive but it’s a massive amount of food on one burger. We usually just forgo the sides and drinks
I live in timaru. It’s genuinely the best restaurant in town aside from the sleights. The bar is pretty low here :(
I always get the mini chook burger and fries, then a can of Coke from a nearby dairy. My meal is only around $15!
It’s because it’s so bloody good
It actually resembles food. Make a beef burger at home(5 guys style) with some good sauces and consider why you ever bought the trash that is meant to be a burger at Mcds.
There are a lot more other fast food restaurants that do simular burgers (if not better) at a much cheaper price. I think we can all agree with your statement about mcds, but that isn't my point.
Burger fuel was amazing back in the day. But as franchise's and business work- they want money so quality and ingredients must go down. Haven't eaten there (apart from the free birthday burger) in years.
Quality is still good
Yeah it’s a piss take really. My philosophy is that burgers should be cheap and uncomplicated. Ingredients aren’t expensive. The gourmet burger situation is out of control, over-engineered and overpriced. Common now to see burgers $25+ in restaurants.
As much as I would like to agree, the ingredients in a burger are expensive as. ~200g of beef ($4), lettuce and tomatoes are expensive af right now (lets call all salads $1.50, which I think is conservative), a half decent bun from local suppliers ($1), cheese ($1). That's a basic as cheeseburger and food costs are running us up to $7.50. As a rule of thumb food costing should be about 1/3 menu price (obviously some nuance here, broad rule of thumb) which would put our boy here at $22.50 on the menu.
You're not just paying for the ingredients mate
It's one of the better burger chains. If I'm on a roady and want something I know. It's a wayyy better tasting option than Maccas.
Because the American Muscle is undefeated.
Why is such a NZ thing to retroactively complain about prices lol
I just like to moan I guess
Personally I don't rate their burgers that high and got bad food poisoning there once. The patties are gross and taste like cheap sausage.
Tastes better than MacDonalds
You would expect so for nearly double the price
burger fuel is pretty good though, not as outrageous as Sals pizza cost
Costco pizza in Auckland reminded me of sal's and way cheaper. $3.50 a slice and they were massive. I can eat a lot and only managed one
Palmy is just getting a sals. Not open yet. Is it worth it? What do you recommend for both meat and non meat eaters?
I love both - Sals Pizza Blue Cheese Dip is incredible
Make it at home for cheaper, oh wait no you can’t because groceries are just as expensive.
Yeah I made burgers for my partner and I for dinner the other night. Was close to $50.
Good in a social setting, Food is great but I wouldn't go out of my way to make them a norm on the regular.
Well it is the only fast food burgers that are actually quality
I never understood why the bottled fizzy drinks were so overpriced..
Burger, milkshake, vib free side ~$22.
I haven't gone there since before covid.
Average, overpriced burger.
I will never not recommend Pt. Chev Burgerfuel. Best fast food dining experience Ive had.
Ah, the kid's meal is enough for me (an adult) so pretty cost effective imo.
Of your feeding a family (even a small one) it certainly get speedy quick.
AA members get free shakes, too!
its always been very average food marketed well, it does appeal to the vege/alternative eating crowd but there are so many better burger places that have better service and value
And they've ruined tge bastard with their weird beetroot etc .
A big mac combo is almost on par these days.
Their Bio fuel burger is nice.Its like an egg burger.I dnt buy chips an drink,just the burger
I used to love Burgerfuel - can't stand it anymore. Too expensive, their burgers fall apart, and you have all this liquid running down your hand.
partly because everything else has become just as expensive or the quality has dropped, or both. reletively speaking its a pretty standard price for a meal out these days unfortunately
Why is Burgerfuel so busy? * buys Burgerfuel. *
It’s NZ owned and operated, and tho expensive still rest is Lorals on locally grown produce.
Because Burger Fuel is yummo and some people have disposable income that they can spend on purchasing yum things.
Outrage? Did you not check the prices before ordering?
Yes I did check the price. Thought I'd give it a go to see what the fuss was about. Won't be going back however.
Their burgers are terrible in the first place, so I no longer go there - the quality and standards are poor, on average every two out of three experiences I've had there (I used to go several times a month), the burgers would be sloppily made, or soggy or the order would be wrong.
Because it tastes good. That's why.
No idea, not even a fan of their burgers personally.
I dunno man a McDs meal is about $16 and Burgferfuel is way more than twice as good as McDs.
Everything is expensive now, haven’t you realised?
And garbage. Never understand why anyone goes there.
tbh dunno how you can eat that much food. I usually get a burger and fries and split with husband - dont bother with drink, i got water at home.
If you’re in Welly go to Dirty Burger. Cheaper and much better
dirty burger and reburger are really good for the money
I miss their $20 combos
Agree when they first started they great big and juicy. And value. Thought give a try as I haven't for ages. Disappointed. Piss poor. Make my own 🍔🍔
I don't like the sweet pickles
They suck, you would only presume the quality and attention to detail would justify such a pricey meal but you would be an ass for doing so.
Agree. Much prefer burgers & beers inc
In my experience it's their add on that makes it more expensive. For instance the other day I ordered a CnCheese ($14.70) they tried to get me to add BBQ sauce ($0.50) and bacon ($3.00) to it without telling me how much extra it was and making it sound like it was the normal part of the burger. In my mind this is underhanded marketing which they have obviously been told to do.
Some franchise owners will get rid of FOH staff that can’t hit upsale targets. Atleast that was the case when they toured us around to all the stores to see how much more we should be pushing up sales.
Not to mention the shambolic line “system” for pickups when its busy.
OP, if the price is outrageous why did you pay it? This is a genuine question and I imagine there can be a number of answers. Whatever your answer is or whatever answers you can think of , there will be other out like you who make the purchase based on the same idea. A number of these customers will be what keeps BF ticking over.
Presumably they bought it to see if it was worth it. I'm not quite sure how it could be at that price, but I'd probably be curious enough to try it once I suppose.
Remember when you could buy a steak and cheese pie for $2 at Georgie Pie?!
their brugers have drastically gone down hill. i remember they used to be so tasty
Key word being purchased lol we make a choice on what we pay and won’t pay. I’d have budgeted accordingly particularly as I have to work two jobs to make ends met today like a lot of us
They charge a lot so that people will think its high quality.
It's why I (sadly) switched to reburger. Equally good (if not better) and just slightly more affordable. Feels stink not supporting an nz company, but i just can't justify the price.
It depends on what you are ordering. Their veggie burgers are the same price as Burger Fuels.
Because it is a well-known fast food chain. People will happily pay quite a lot if they’re getting stuff from a well-known place.
The maccas option for under $10 is essentially a happy meal. You can’t compare the two fairly.
Maybe just make more money? Hello? 🤔