Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Fast Food Showdown: Debating Our Favorites!
Thu, 12 Dec 2024
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Chapter 1: What is the main topic of this episode?
That's right. We're tackling the heart issues today. And some people have big feelings about little things like Wendy's and Schlotzky's and other cheap meal spots on the go. So we're going to address this debate head on. We're going to talk about the financial aspect of it. And can we just say, not an episode about health. So before you say, do you know how bad fast food is for you? I know.
You are not the target demo for this episode.
And I'm reading books and listening to podcasts about how terrible it all is, so we know. We know.
I'm teaching Rachel that nutrition labels exist, so we're working on it. We're having a good time.
It is real. What we put in our bodies is very important. And also, what are we sipping on, George?
Here's what we're putting in our body today. It's a Raspberry Dream Dirty Soda Mocktail.
Yeah.
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Chapter 2: Why do people have strong opinions about fast food?
And we're going to give you the rating and reveal the cost per glass at the end of the episode.
And this is the drink, apparently. I've not seen it yet, which I love reality TV. but apparently the Mormon controversial... Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Yep, apparently this is what they drink.
I only know because my wife was watching it and I... Did you watch any of it? She watched all of it. Oh my gosh, I need... It was like season two right now. Like she was obsessed.
Okay, I need to get on the train.
But if you didn't know, Mormons famously are into soda shops because they cannot have alcohol or caffeine.
Yes.
From coffee. But soda's okay in energy drinks?
I'm not sure.
You guys tell me.
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Chapter 3: How do Rachel and George rank their favorite fast food?
With banana peppers and tomato and lettuce.
Back when I could eat Subway, I was doing like the meatball marinara or the sweet onion chicken teriyaki.
Wow, you went like real crazy. I'm shocked.
Is that crazy?
A meatball at Subway and chicken at Subway feels like a lot.
What are you getting?
Italian BMT, salami, ham, like cold cuts.
You don't know where that salami's been.
Cold cuts, like a sub, like a regular meat.
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Chapter 4: What are the cost comparisons for popular fast food chains?
But yeah, all right.
She's like, game recognized game. I mean. What the heck is pastrami? It's pork. It's pork.
Oh, man. That's a good one. Okay, so what do you pick? Well, you got to pick Subway because you haven't been to Schlossky's.
Yeah, I don't know. Maybe I need to go and experience Schlossky's.
And Schlossky's bread is good. Like, it's good.
I need to check if they have gluten-free bread. That might change my mind. Okay. Subway, here's a fun fact. began in 1965 when 17-year-old Fred DeLuca asked Dr. Peter Buck, who's a family friend and nuclear physicist, feels like a flex of a detail, but okay, asked him for advice on how to pay his college tuition, which, by the way, go Fred. Love debt-free college tuition. It's awesome.
And Fred's idea for a submarine shop and a $1,000 investment from Dr. Buck, they formed a business partnership, and today it is known as Subway. No way. 37,000 restaurants worldwide.
That's how it started.
Feels generous to call it a restaurant, but I appreciate that. I respect the hustle.
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Chapter 5: Which fast-food chain is better: Chick-fil-A or Zaxby's?
Yeah.
So good, but I got to get on the side.
If I'm splitting with Whitney, I try to tame down the spice just so I don't, you know, blow her away. But I think kava's still up there for me, a top fast casual.
Well, it's probably the night. It's probably the best quality food. That and Chipotle. I'm going to end with that.
Wow, so good, George. There's a lot of good stuff there. And again, these are all in a similar price range. I mean, no matter where you go now, fast food is expensive. It's gonna go, you cannot leave a fast food joint for one person without spending at least six, seven, eight bucks. And then fast casual, you're looking at more like 11, 12, 13. You get the guac, that's an extra two bucks.
It can add up, especially if you're getting a drink. So I try to avoid getting a drink. I try to avoid any extras. I try to go with the base and make the most of that. if that makes sense.
Yeah, and to know what the extras are because if you want more protein or anything else, just know. And hey, in the sub stuff, like there are things that you're like, oh, we'll just get some sandwiches to go but have the chips at home and have the drinks at home, right? Like there's ways to get the bill.
And I've seen the hack where you get the big Chipotle bowl and get tortillas on the side and you can make, you know, two full burritos with one bowl or... So smart, yes. So there's some hacks out there that are legitimate. You can get some decent bang for the buck. It's still cheaper to eat at home. Don't hear me say you're going to hack your way to just eating out all the time.
Right, but if you're going to do it, yep, do it smart.
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