Five Guys is the fast-food restaurant widely known for serving its fries in a paper bag. The chain typically puts the ordered portion into a cup or smaller container and then pours an extra scoop directly into the bag, creating its famously generous-looking serving.
The practice is part of Five Guys' distinctive restaurant identity. Its menu is centered on burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and fresh-cut fries, with fries available in regular and Cajun styles. The potatoes are cut fresh in each restaurant, and the company is known for displaying bags of potatoes in or near its kitchens and dining areas.
The extra fries are not usually an accidental spill or a mistake in portioning. They are an intentional part of the brand's presentation and value strategy. Five Guys uses peanut oil for its fries, and complimentary in-shell peanuts have also historically been available at many locations, so customers with peanut allergies should pay attention to the restaurant's allergen warnings. Other chains may use paper packaging, but Five Guys is the canonical answer to this trivia clue.