The food at McDonald’s is cheaper than Wendy’s food in La Junta. When the average family goes out to eat, they base their decision on where they will get the best meal for the best price. The Dave’s …show more content…
The Dave’s Single is 570 calories (“Dave's Single®”). As the name implies, it includes only one hamburger patty. Wendy’s medium fries are 420 calories (“Natural-Cut Fries”). Thinking about the two together would mean that Dave’s Single and medium fries would be a combined total of 990 calories. Compared to Wendy’s Dave’s Single, the Big Mac is only 540 calories, which is 30 calories less (“The One and Only. Big Mac®”). Noting the Big Mac includes two hamburger patties. McDonald’s medium fries are 340 calories, which is 80 calories less than Wendy’s (“The Crisp, Craveable, Fan Favorite. World Famous French Fries®.”). Combining these would give you a total of 880 calories for the burger and medium fries. Wendy’s total calorie count, for a burger and fries, is 990, compared to McDonald’s calorie count of 880 for the burger and fries, the calorie counter leans toward McDonald’s. McDonald’s wins in providing the public with an affordable meal, with a healthier meal, and with the convenience of being open longer hours than …show more content…
A small community like the surrounding area appreciates extended opening hours. Wendy’s opens at 10:00 A.M. and closes at 11:00 P.M. (“Find a Location”). Wendy’s stay open 13 hours every day. McDonald’s serves customers inside 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. and the drive-through is open 6:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. (“McDonald's Locations: McDonald's Restaurants Nearby | McDonald's.”). McDonald’s is open 16 hours every day, with the drive-through open 17 hours. McDonald’s is open earlier and serves breakfast not only in the mornings but also all day long. McDonald’s appears to be more accommodating to the public with the wider variety of time over Wendy’s. Once again, McDonald’s