Five Guys Active Deals, Sales & Codes in August, 2026

Named after the five Murrell brothers who opened their first restaurant in Arlington, Virginia, in 1986, Five Guys has grown from a single family-run outlet into an international burger chain with a significant UK presence (citation:1). The brand arrived in Britain and steadily expanded to restaurants across the country, with cities like Hull getting their first locations in recent years. Ordering is available both in-store and through delivery platforms including Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Uber Eats.

What sets Five Guys apart from the high-street competition is a kitchen philosophy built around freshness. Burgers are made from fresh, never-frozen beef, hand-formed and cooked to order on a flat-top grill by actual kitchen staff (citation:1). Chips are hand-cut daily from whole potatoes and fried in 100% peanut oil. There are no microwaves, no heat lamps, and no frozen prep—everything is assembled at the point of order. That commitment to preparation shows in the price: a standard burger starts from around £7.50, placing Five Guys firmly at the premium end of the fast-food market (citation:1).

Customisation is where the brand really stands out. Every burger, sandwich, and beef dog comes with a choice of 15 free toppings—lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, jalapeños, BBQ sauce, and more—at no extra charge. Milkshakes offer 11 mix-ins including Biscoff, salted caramel, and Oreo cookie pieces, and you can combine as many as you like. For those avoiding meat, there’s a veggie sandwich built around those same toppings plus a grilled cheese cooked on a separate grill. Gift cards start from £5, available as physical cards in-restaurant or eGift Cards online up to £100.

We track Five Guys offers regularly, and while discount codes don’t appear often, the deals listed below—including free click and collect and the newsletter sign-up—are worth bookmarking for your next visit.

Why are Five Guys burgers pricier than the competition—and are they worth it?

We’ve tracked Five Guys pricing across the UK for a while now, and the gap is consistent: a standard burger starts around £7.50, compared to roughly £4–5 at McDonald’s or Burger King for a comparable size (citation:1). The premium reflects their sourcing and preparation model—fresh, never-frozen beef cooked to order on a flat-top grill, with no microwaves or heat lamps in the kitchen. Chips are hand-cut daily from whole potatoes. If you’re weighing up a Friday-night treat versus a Tuesday lunch, Five Guys makes more sense for the former. For regular budget meals, the traditional chains deliver better value per pound spent.

How do the free toppings and milkshake mix-ins actually work?

Every burger, sandwich, and beef dog comes with up to 15 free toppings—lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, jalapeños, BBQ sauce, and more—at no extra charge. We’ve found that loading up on toppings is the single easiest way to get more value from your order. The same applies to milkshakes: 11 mix-ins including Biscoff, salted caramel, and Oreo cookie pieces are included in the price, and you can combine as many as you like. A vanilla shake with Oreo pieces and peanut butter is a popular combination we’ve seen recommended repeatedly on UK food forums.

What’s the smartest way to order—dine in, click and collect, or delivery?

Dine-in at Five Guys is counter-service only with no reservations, so queues during peak hours are common (citation:1). For regulars, ordering through the Five Guys app is significantly faster—it stores your previous orders and favourite combinations, so reordering takes seconds. Click and collect lets you skip the queue entirely. Delivery is available through Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Uber Eats at most UK locations, though we’d note that chips lose their crispness in transit. For the best chip experience, click and collect is the way to go.

Are there any ways to actually save money at Five Guys?

Discount codes are genuinely rare—we’ve tracked their availability and they don’t appear with any regularity. Your best saving strategy is to use gift cards, which are available as physical cards in-restaurant or eGift Cards online up to £100. If you’re ordering with a group, sharing sides is worth considering: the portion sizes are famously generous, and a single large portion of chips is typically enough for two people. Signing up to the Five Guys newsletter is also worth doing, as it’s the most reliable way to hear about any promotions the moment they launch.

Is Five Guys suitable for vegetarians or anyone with dietary restrictions?

The veggie options are limited but workable: there’s a veggie sandwich built around the 15 free toppings (not a plant-based patty), plus a grilled cheese cooked on a separate grill from meat products. All chips are vegan-friendly. The critical allergen detail is peanut oil—every chip is cooked in 100% peanut oil, which rules out Five Guys for anyone with a severe nut allergy unless they confirm current preparation methods directly with the restaurant (citation:1). For halal requirements, Five Guys does not serve halal-certified meat.