Salisbury St.Carson Edition

New Interview...

With the Manager of

Big Burger

Table of Contents

Introduction 2 Article 2-3 Inside at Big Burger 4 Interview Fatburger Burgers

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Carson’s Best

From the outside, Big Burger, a popular joint located off of Ava-lon Blvd. and in the corner of a strip mall right across from CSU Dominguez Hills, looks some-what unassuming, quite the op-posite of the flashy, vibrant Fat- burger and Carl’s Jr. restaurants that are located just down the street from where a fairly largeBig Burger sign sits. However, when you go inside, you are greeted by friendly employees and presented with an easy-to- follow menu that consists largelyof turkey burgers, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, veggie burgers,

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and even low-carb burgers. In other words, Big Burger is no ordinary burger joint. From deli-cious appetizers to thick, juicy burgers that tempt taste buds, this place deserves recognition.

“I could not ignore my own hunger for long.”

One chilly afternoon, I made fast-food fare that you would the decision to give Big Burger get at Carl’s Jr., which I had a try. At the time, I had a real grown tired of. Simply put, I craving for a warm, succulent wanted something different, burger that was not typical of fresh, and just downright de-

The Hunt for

licious. When I arrived at Big Burger, I not ignore my own hunger for long, and saw a plain-looking interior and a long before I knew it, I was chomping down line of hungry customers. I then began a Turkey Burger, which I very much en- to wonder why this place was so busy, joyed.The moist, spice-laden patty, to- perhaps busier than Carl’s Jr. and Fat- gether with the mayo, pickles, lettuce, burger. Soon, after looking at the long mustard, tomato, and bun, combined list of affordable menu items and inter- to produce an addictive taste in my viewing the restaurant manager, I be- mouth that could not possibly be repli- gan to realize that Big Burger’s popular- cated at Fatburger or Carl’s Jr. Admit- ity is largely due to its low prices and tedly, the burgers at Fatburger are short waiting time (most orders do not good, too. Like Big Burger burgers, take longer than ten minutes to fully pre- they are thick and juicy. However, Fat- pare), as well as to its great-tasting tur- burger burgers, in my opinion, are not key burgers, which leave customers as flavorful as the burgers at Big Bur- wanting more. Not surprisingly, I could ger, home of the Turkey Burger.

The Carl’s Jr. Drive-Thru

Inside at Big Burger

Me: “What is the most popular burger here?” Manager: “The Turkey”

Me: “What is the largest burger?” Manager: “The Double Big Turkey”

Me: “Do you advertise a lot? Manager: “Yes”

Me: “In what ways do you advertise? Do you distribute cou- pons?” Manager: “We don’t give out coupons. Our low prices bring in customers.” Me: “How often do you add new items to the menu?” Manager: “We never add new items.”

Me: “How long has this eatery been in business?” Manager: “We have been in business for twenty-seven years.”

Me: “Do you use fresh ingredients?” Manager: “Yes”

Me: “Is this an independently-owned eatery?” Manager: “Yes”

Me: “What times of the day are you the busiest?” Manager: “10 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.”

Me: “Thank you”

Interview

Fatburger burgers come in five sizes:Baby Fat (2.5 oz.), Fatburger (5.3 oz.),Kingburger (8 oz.), Double King (16 oz.), and Triple King (24 oz.). TripleKing cost: $9.89; Baby Fat cost: $2.99.

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