Tag Archives: Fast Food

Halloween and McDonald’s

We’ve talked a little bit this month about what constitutes bad Halloween treats (pencils, pencil erasers, toothbrushes), but what about … gift certificates? I remember receiving McDonald’s Gift Certificates a few times in the late 70s and early 80s, back … Continue reading

Burger King … RIP?

It was announced over the weekend that Burger King (the restaurant) is retiring the most royal of mascots … “The King”. Burger King first opened its doors back in 1954, and although “The King” has gone through several redesigns throughout … Continue reading

Classic Roy Rogers Fast Food Sign

Roy Rogers dotted the landscape of New Jersey when I was growing up. Sadly in the competitive fast food market, they just couldn’t keep up and they did not make it. I do think that 1 or 2 independent ones … Continue reading

Sea Galley’s Got Crab Legs

Did you have a restaurant in your town when you were growing up that you thought was pretty fancy, but upon maturing you realize that it was just a mid-range seafood restaurant with a bunch of fake seafaring memorabilia on … Continue reading

Kmart Chef Restaurants

Kmart Chef restaurants were a small chain of free-standing fast-food restaurants owned by Kmart. They were started in 1967 with the first location being in the parking lot of Pontiac, Michigan store. The menu consisted of standard fast foods such … Continue reading