Fast Food Failures

[Mr Janny]

Does anyone remember being in the test market a few years back for the Arby's gyro? I fell in love with gyros while at ISU, so of course had to try this out right away. It was quite possibly one of the most hideous things I've ever eaten.

Imagine Arbys roast beef, rolled in DRY herbs and seasoning...it was actually crunchy. I have no idea if they ever put that thing out on the regular menu, or if they realized they had a problem and changed it...I wasn't about to take the chance on a second try.

I was tempted to try one, because a good gyro is one of the best foods on earth. I did not try one, because Arbys roast beef is one of the worst foods on earth.

I'm comfortable with my decision.

 

[ozzie8]

I remember when Hardee's in North Grand Mall had the burger topping bar thing, I liked that.

LOL. Forgot about that. The Monticello Hardees had that.

 

[JP4CY]

Those were great with a sixer of Bud Dry.

You are one brilliant S.O.B.

 

[MNCyGuy]

Hardee's chicken was awesome, they should bring that back.

 

[JP4CY]

Hardee's chicken was awesome, they should bring that back.

Our family got that more often than HyVee.

 

[Mr Janny]

If I recall correctly, the McDonalds that used to be on Welch was one of their test franchises. They consistently had menu items that you couldn't get in a lot of other locations. I remember going there once and seeing a McBacon on the menu. Never saw it before or since.

I also remember roadtripping through Illinois when I was in college and stopping at a McDonalds that had a breakfast buffet. I'd never seen one of those before either. $3.99 all you can eat. It was great.

 

[capitalcityguy]

Hardee's chicken was awesome, they should bring that back.

It was really good, but I remember reading something about why it failed. I think it was a combo of equipment continually breaking down and tough time keeping up with eb and flow of demand.

 

[LindenCy]

If I recall correctly, the McDonalds that used to be on Welch was one of their test franchises. They consistently had menu items that you couldn't get in a lot of other locations. I remember going there once and seeing a McBacon on the menu. Never saw it before or since.

I also remember roadtripping through Illinois when I was in college and stopping at a McDonalds that had a breakfast buffet. I'd never seen one of those before either. $3.99 all you can eat. It was great.

I could go for that buffet...and a McBacon. :smile:

You could get those in Iowa also.

Cool. I didn't know how far out they offered those. I didn't think it was national though.

 

[marothisu]

ROFL, the arch deluxe. Totally forgot about that one. It's hard to believe almost any of these made it passed an executive meeting. McLobster, really? They thought they could make money off that?

 

[Cyched]

If I recall correctly, the McDonalds that used to be on Welch was one of their test franchises. They consistently had menu items that you couldn't get in a lot of other locations. I remember going there once and seeing a McBacon on the menu. Never saw it before or since.

I also remember roadtripping through Illinois when I was in college and stopping at a McDonalds that had a breakfast buffet. I'd never seen one of those before either. $3.99 all you can eat. It was great.

A McDonald's buffet does seem great, but I would be eating there wwaaayy too often if I had one of those close by

 

[Cycho1]

Speaking of short lived McDonalds promotions, does anyone remember the "Puck Pack," named after Kirby Puckett? It was a value meal that featured a cheese lover's quarter pounder, fries, and some special kind of milkshake. I can't remember what kind exactly. Seems appropriate that Kirby Puckett would be attached to a 4000 calorie value meal.

THREAD BUMP!!!

It wasn't a milkshake, it was a chocolate ice cream sundae with hot fudge, and peanuts, and it was awesome!!! They should of offered it nationwide.

My fiancée didn't believe me this was a thing. I Googled it, and this CycloneFantic thread was one of the top results!

 

[Lexclone]

THREAD BUMP!!!

It wasn't a milkshake, it was a chocolate ice cream sundae with hot fudge, and peanuts, and it was awesome!!! They should of offered it nationwide.

My fiancée didn't believe me this was a thing. I Googled it, and this CycloneFantic thread was one of the top results!

 

[ISUKing]

I didnt realize this was an old thread til the very end and was confused how no one was mentioning that Arbys actually has Gyros and they're pretty good...

 

[MJ29]

McDonald's has had a ton of experimental items. I stumbled upon this YouTube video during a recent browsing.

 

[SCNCY]

I didnt realize this was an old thread til the very end and was confused how no one was mentioning that Arbys actually has Gyros and they're pretty good...

I don't think they're actual gyros, I think they just take their roast beef and add greek seasoning to it. But I've had them before and they do meet the crave if you have it.

 

[Clonefan32]

Thanks, thread resurrector guy, now I miss the Wendy's Superbar all over again.

 

[cycloner29]

Miss the Ruttle's topping bar.

 

[coolerifyoudid]

Does Sonic still have the peanut butter and bacon shake? I never had one, but that feels like it belongs on this list.

 

[Macloney]

Does the Ames DQ still have those breaded Pizza Burgers?

Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[4cy16]

I was in Quebec City a few years ago and the McDonalds there had poutine on the menu. I don't know if they were in all of the McDonalds in Canada or just in Quebec.