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However, a surprising number of fast food chains actually pride themselves on it.
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Here are seven fast food chains that still make everything fresh daily.
In-N-Out Burger
In-N-Out takes its slogan, “Freshness you might Taste,” seriously.
“In fact, we don’t even own a microwave or a freezer.
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And, burgers are made “one at a time, cooked fresh to order. "
Fries are also “peeled and hand-diced” at each location.
There are no freezers in any of their restaurants.
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Whataburger
Whataburger is so “committed to freshness” that they have a manifesto page on theirwebsite.
“We don’t just tell our customers it’s fresh, we prove it every day, 24/7.
Your Whataburger doesn’t hit the grill until you order it,” they write.
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Portillo’s
Portillo’s, a fast-casual restaurant serving delicious Chicago-style food, prides itself on freshness.
“From tomatoes cut in-house to cakes baked fresh daily, we pride ourselves on quality and freshness.
Every time,” theywrite.
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Made every day,” they maintain on theirwebsite.
“It all comes down to fresh.
Because maximum freshness means maximum flavor.”
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