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Big fast-food chains get low marks in taste test (Duh!!)
Consumer Reports via msnbc ^ | 30 June

Posted on 06/30/2011 8:54:06 AM PDT by flowerplough

McDonald's Corp, Burger King, KFC and Taco Bell are the biggest U.S. fast-food chains, but they lag smaller rivals like In-N-Out Burger and Chick-fil-A when it comes to taste, according to a new survey released on Thursday by Consumer Reports.

"Chains like McDonald's and Taco Bell boast supersized values, but consumers don't necessarily think they offer much bang for the buck," said Tod Marks, Consumer Reports' senior projects editor.

The survey, based on responses from more than 36,700 subscribers who made more than 98,000 visits to 53 fast-food chains, found that the big four U.S. fast-food chains had "uninspiring food" and "only so-so service."

No more than 11 percent of respondents found the food at those big brands to be "excellent," while a higher number -- 15 to 19 percent -- found their food to be fair, poor, or very poor.

Southern California favorite In-N-Out Burger captured the No. 1 spot among all of the chains with high rankings for food, service, value and speed.

McDonald's ranked last in the hamburger category, with particularly poor performance in food satisfaction, to finish just behind Burger King.

(Excerpt) Read more at msnbc.msn.com ...


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To: flowerplough

I paid $3.69 for a Chick-fil-A sandwich, that was an over cooked chicken piece on a bun, that was all there was to it.


21 posted on 06/30/2011 9:43:25 AM PDT by razorback-bert (Some days it's not worth chewing through the straps.)
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To: joe fonebone

White Castle. Ahhhh..... A favorite of mine.

4 surf and turfs, clam strips, onion rings and a large chocolate shake.

Packs and packs of rolaids and 2 days in the bathroom. God I miss that.


22 posted on 06/30/2011 9:43:47 AM PDT by EQAndyBuzz (Liberals who graduate from Ivy League schools are the dumbest people on the planet.)
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To: dfwgator

Never heard of them around here. Where are they?


23 posted on 06/30/2011 9:46:19 AM PDT by Venturer
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To: flowerplough

They’re named “fast food” not “tasty gourmet food” for a reason.


24 posted on 06/30/2011 9:46:57 AM PDT by bgill
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To: Venturer

California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and now, Texas.


25 posted on 06/30/2011 9:49:19 AM PDT by dfwgator
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To: flowerplough

I like Taco Cabana, but the nearest one is 700 miles away.


26 posted on 06/30/2011 10:02:31 AM PDT by Fiji Hill
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To: Marie

For fast food, nothing beats Popeyes Fried Chicken. I tell my hubby that if I am ever on death row, my last meal will be Popeyes spicy and a large Coke, maybe with some red beans and rice on the side.


27 posted on 06/30/2011 10:06:11 AM PDT by sportutegrl
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To: EQAndyBuzz

Surf & Turf @ Whitey’s, you have some ‘splainin to do here. I’ve been eating WC all my life and I’ve never heard of Surf & Turf. I can imagine what you mean, but I want to hear it from you. Thanks...


28 posted on 06/30/2011 10:15:00 AM PDT by OriginalChristian (The end of America, as founded, began when the first Career Politician was elected...)
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To: Venturer

West Coast, Mountain states and Texas. I’ve only visited them in California. You can get several variants of the same basic burger/cheeseburger, fries, shakes and soft drinks. They are clean, fast and crowded. In the Chicago metro, my favorite is Portillo’s followed closely by Mickey’s (love their Gyros) and Nicks.


29 posted on 06/30/2011 10:18:18 AM PDT by OriginalChristian (The end of America, as founded, began when the first Career Politician was elected...)
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To: Venturer
I go to the drive-thru at Mac's. I still like it.

I pay for my meal at one window...when I get to the next window 2 secs later the server alreaady has his/her hand out the window dangling my bag of food.

I've re-discovered McDonal'ds double cheeseburgers. I hadn't had them for years but they're only a dollar now and they taste just as good as I remember.

30 posted on 06/30/2011 10:21:11 AM PDT by Siena Dreaming
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To: flowerplough

The Dairy Queen here in my home town has consistently excellent food.


31 posted on 06/30/2011 10:22:23 AM PDT by patriot08 (TEXAS GAL- born and bred and proud of it!)
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To: GSWarrior
If you are into mayo and onions, it's got to be Nations Giant Hamburgers.


32 posted on 06/30/2011 10:22:30 AM PDT by GSWarrior
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To: OriginalChristian

Burger and filet of fish. Put cheese on it and it rocks.


33 posted on 06/30/2011 10:44:54 AM PDT by EQAndyBuzz (Liberals who graduate from Ivy League schools are the dumbest people on the planet.)
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To: flowerplough

Nobody stood up for Wendy’s? Great burgers, real cut potato fries and their Baja salad is pretty good too.


34 posted on 06/30/2011 10:54:30 AM PDT by TruthBeforeAll (To a liberal any Gov. program that is an utter failure is only so because there's not enough of it.)
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To: razorback-bert
I paid $3.69 for a Chick-fil-A sandwich, that was an over cooked chicken piece on a bun, that was all there was to it.

Sorry you got an over-cooked one. That's rare. When they're not overcooked, but still nice and juicy, it's nearly impossible to beat one. Real chicken breast. Moist. Nicely seasoned. Perfectly fried. Compare the price to chicken sandwiches from other restaurants.

Truett Cathy is a fine man who still refuses to open Chick-fil-A on Sundays. If you say "you're welcome" to a worker, they are required to say "my pleasure," no matter how many times you say "you're welcome." You want to hire a good kid? Find one who worked/works at Chick-fil-A. The gifts in the kids' meals are often Bible-based.

Not saying that has anything to do with the food. I'm just saying morals and customer service are a big, big deal with Mr. Cathy.

I've had the pleasure of meeting him and working with Chick-fil-A on several occasions, when they were supporting the Boy Scouts.

35 posted on 06/30/2011 11:39:50 AM PDT by Scoutmaster (You knew the job was dangerous when you took it, Fred.)
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To: TruthBeforeAll
Nobody stood up for Wendy’s? Great burgers, real cut potato fries

Wendy's fries are frozen, just like McD's and BK's. Only apparent difference is that Wendy's have a bit of potato skin left on them and use "sea salt." Nothing special, in my opinion.

I do prefer Wendy's burgers to the other two, though. Their chocolate frosties are good, too.
36 posted on 06/30/2011 11:48:21 AM PDT by irishjuggler
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To: EQAndyBuzz

You have to make it yourself or they make it for you?


37 posted on 06/30/2011 1:40:27 PM PDT by OriginalChristian (The end of America, as founded, began when the first Career Politician was elected...)
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To: joe fonebone
I like KFC....peta hates them, and that is good enough for me....

Most of the KFCs in and around Austin have closed. We like Bush's fried chicken. Really ticked off the libs when it opened. The have the best tea in town.

38 posted on 06/30/2011 2:04:24 PM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (zero hates Texas and we hate him back. He ain't my president either.)
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To: OriginalChristian

It’s on the menu. A least it was in Edison, NJ.


39 posted on 06/30/2011 5:31:59 PM PDT by EQAndyBuzz (Liberals who graduate from Ivy League schools are the dumbest people on the planet.)
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To: flowerplough

I eat way too much fast food. But here is my list:

1. Skyline Chili
2. Frisch’s Big Boy
3. Wendy’s
4. Subbys
5. White Castle

Of course my kids will choose Mickey D’s every time.


40 posted on 06/30/2011 6:17:17 PM PDT by GreenLanternCorps ("Barack Obama" is Swahili for "Jimmy Carter".)
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