Before I get into explaining why I didn’t write about this sooner, I want to emphasize something right out of the gate: THIS SHIT IS REAL. Seriously. REAL.  Ladies and gentlemen, the KFC Double Down Sandwich: Yes, it’s a “sandwich” containing bacon, cheese and Colonel’s sauce, with two fried chicken patties serving as the bread.  [...]

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As reported back in January, due to financial concerns, the NBA is allowing courtside liquor advertising for the first time since 1991.  This was hardly shocking news considering how much NBA teams will be going into the red next season, and their subsequent need to generate revenue.  What is interesting here is some of the [...]

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We’ve already covered the Top Ten Fast Food Chains, as well as  #11 – #20, # 21 – #30 and #31 – #40. These are the final 10 stores on the list of the QSR 50. Once again, this list is determined by total dollar sales. 41 Jimmy John’s 42 Captain D’s 43 Jason’s Deli [...]

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Interesting bag/package design for this Japanese version of Dorito’s. Via Next Round and Jock and Balls.

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Ah YouTube. Sometimes you’re just wandering around looking for hilarious videos of cats riding vacuums.  But other times, you get a sense of nostalgia, and start randomly watching fast food or cereal commercials from your childhood. Today I stumbled across a relatively new Corn Pops commercial called “Dragon Dreams.”  The title was intriguing, so I [...]

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We’ve already covered the Top Ten Fast Food Chains, as well as  #11 – #20 and # 21 – #30. Today it’s on to #31 – #40 as we get close to rounding out our top 50. Once again, this list is determined by total dollar sales. 31 Boston Market 32 Culvers 33 El Pollo [...]

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On the Tonight Show, Conan puts his own spin on a classic Johnny Carson “falling domino’s” routine – by doing it with 40 Domino’s Pizza employees: (Disclosure: As I’ve mentioned before, I do social media consulting for Domino’s, but this clip is too amusing for me not to post!)

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We’ve already covered the Top Ten Fast Food Chains, as well as  Top Fast Food Chains #11 – #20. Today it’s on to #21 – #30. Once again, this list is determined by total dollar sales. 21 Carl’s Jr. 22 Chipotle 23 Panda Express 24 Whataburger 25 Church’s Chicken 26 Little Caesars 27 Long John [...]

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Michelle Obama and her daughters visit Good Stuff eatery. Slate says McDonald’s is “winning” the recession. Where do chefs go to get their fast food fix? Top 5 Scariest Meals Served in Self-Heating Cans. Check out whats on tap for DC Beer Week. Tidy Mom makes flank steak sandwiches. Closet Cooking makes a taco burger. [...]

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Last week my post about the Top Ten Fast Food Chains got a pretty good response, proving the old axiom “people love top ten lists.”  So I thought I’d follow up be delving a little deeper and look at the next 10 restaurants on the list.  The list is according to total $$ sales, just [...]

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