Posted on 04/02/2021 10:57:30 AM PDT by mylife
If imitation is truly the sincerest form of flattery, some of America’s most popular food establishments have reason to be pleased — or do they? Knockoffs of the most recognizable names in fast food have popped up all over the world, often blatantly copying logos, naming conventions, and even key menu items — changing them just enough to avoid being a direct duplicate. And the results are often bizarre and hilarious. From Sunbucks to Mash Donald’s, here are some of the funniest fast food knockoffs that exist in other countries.
Since the 1979 Iranian Revolution, government sanctions have prevented popular American chains from operating in Iran. But that hasn’t stopped local business owners from trying to cash in on the appetite for American fast food, including the rather unappetizingly named Pizza Hat.
The popular replica of Pizza Hut not only replaced the “Hut” in the U.S. restaurant’s name, but also swapped a hat for the iconic little red building in the original logo. Pizza Hat’s logo features a drawing of a person’s face with a red fedora atop their head. The hat also happens to be tilted down over the eyes, lending a mysterious air to the branding.
Pizza Hat does, of course, serve pizza, but patrons also frequent the chain for lasagna, chicken wings, burgers, and sandwiches. Iran isn’t the only place with Pizza Hut knockoffs — there’s another restaurant named Pizza Hat in Libya, while China boasts the spectacularly named Pizza Huh.
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Two cheats in one.
“flavored micheladas?” I was not aware they were made any other way.
Ample parking...
reminds me of the zappa song about the enchilada in the pickle sauce...
When I was in Japan, I loved the tiny yakatori places, maybe seat 14 tops, cold beer hot grilled meat on a stick..
I was thinking, the other day “I have no pics from over seas” the only pics I ever got were after I left the submarine, so ipso fatso, some one destroyed the film on each mission
lol
There's a place here called Krispy Krab it has the same font as SpongeBob's Krusty Krab...
Chou’s Jr.?
Gay Alaskans (not that there’s anything wrong with that) eat at the Burger Queen.
There was a burgerchain in the Southeastern US called Burger Queen.... In my hometown, there was a Burger Knight..
Hard to believe there is no “Burger Kim”
I liked Pizza Inn.. Whatever happened to them?
(Also.. what happened to Taco Villa?)
Speaking of donkey, the Japanese have the impression that a donkey is actually a gorilla... hmm, wonder what gave them THAT idea ;)
"Everybody's running to Phantom's Chewy Muchentuchen! for the food that heroes eat. Kubeh, sambousek, delicious Muchentuchen! You never know who you meet! You are going to get spoiled. ALLAH-LA-LA-LA-LA!!!"
That was some funny stuff in that film. I think Muchentuchen roughly translates into “butt eater”.
I am a fan of John Turturro. Lots of great roles especially with the Cohen Brother’s films. Nobody messes with the Jesus.
The “Rocky” thing with the chicks was especially hilarious. Turturro almost saved the Transformers franchise. No one comes close in polishing bowling balls. Thank you, John; you’re a national treasure.
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