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Burger King Now Selling...Tacos?
July 09, 2019, 01:18 PM
PASigBurger King Now Selling...Tacos?
C'mon BK, stick to the classics that made you famous. Didn't you learn anything after you tried selling those disgusting hot dogs a few years back?
How about just making a premium Whopper?
Burger King is rolling out $1 tacos across America
July 09, 2019, 01:31 PM
tatortoddSome of their competition burger chains such as Carl's Jr, Jack in the Box, etc. sell tacos. I don't think many of those chains are in PA and like you I wasn't aware of it when I lived in the North. Then I moved to Texas and SoCal.
In SoCal, Carl's Jr is paired with Green Burrito so half their menu is fast food "Mexican."
In Texas, my boss used to make me stop at Jack in the Box on road trips so he could get tacos and egg rolls (yep, they even sell egg rolls).
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DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. July 09, 2019, 01:33 PM
HRKEventually after the franchise wars are over, all restaurants will be Taco Bell...
July 09, 2019, 01:44 PM
gearhoundsquote:
Originally posted by HRK:
Eventually after the franchise wars are over, all restaurants will be Taco Bell...
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zoom6zoomThere's nothing BK could put on their menu that would ever tempt me to cross their doorstep again.
I have my own style of humor. I call it Snarkasm. July 09, 2019, 02:39 PM
Perceptionquote:
Originally posted by tatortodd:
Some of their competition burger chains such as Carl's Jr, Jack in the Box, etc. sell tacos. I don't think many of those chains are in PA and like you I wasn't aware of it when I lived in the North. Then I moved to Texas and SoCal.
In SoCal, Carl's Jr is paired with Green Burrito so half their menu is fast food "Mexican."
In Texas, my boss used to make me stop at Jack in the Box on road trips so he could get tacos and egg rolls (yep, they even sell egg rolls).
Our Jack in the Box went out of business a few years back. I miss those egg rolls. They were better than many of the actual Chinese restaurants around here.
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Expert308BK has moved pretty far down on my list of fast food places. A number of years ago they had a cheeseburger that had like 5 different kinds of cheese on it, that I went back for more than once. But it was one of those temporary things and when they cut it off I quit going there. If I want tacos I'll go to a taco place.
Like tatortodd said, Carl's Jr and Green Burrito are paired up here too, but I go there to get a western bacon cheeseburger, not a burrito. Carl's and Chick-fil-A are my usual go-to fast food joints.
July 09, 2019, 03:17 PM
Edmondquote:
Originally posted by HRK:
Eventually after the franchise wars are over, all restaurants will be Taco Bell...
Can you please explain to me what the three seashells or for?
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July 09, 2019, 03:23 PM
bigdealI'm surprised they're selling anything. I swung through the drive through at a local BK at around 7pm about a month ago, and only two employees (as best I can tell were working. They refused to answer the drive through board, so when I drove to the window to find out what was going on, they stood inside (didn't open the window) and stated they "weren't takin' no oders". No mention why, just a complete refusal of service. Personally, they could give away gold bars and I wouldn't go back. Drove a bit further to the local Chik-Fil-A and had no issues whatsoever.
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July 09, 2019, 03:33 PM
Sig2340quote:
Originally posted by Edmond:
quote:
Originally posted by HRK:
Eventually after the franchise wars are over, all restaurants will be Taco Bell...
Can you please explain to me what the three seashells or for?
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He doesn't know what the three seashells are for....
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The shells are used to make tacos.
The new restaurant needs a new name, one reflecting the grandeur of the menu and ambiance of the facility.
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July 09, 2019, 03:42 PM
Snake207quote:
Personally, they could give away gold bars and I wouldn't go back.
This +100. Some of my worst fast food experiences have been at a Burger King. I seriously wonder how the chain has stayed in business this long. If
If it wasn't for the occasional desire for a Sausage and Cheese Criossan'wich, I'd write them off completely.
I saw the BK Taco commercial last night. My wife and I looked at each other and just rolled our eyes.
July 09, 2019, 04:04 PM
Gene Hillmani can handle a Whopper once in a while and the wife will eat a chicken or fish sandwich. We tried the meatless Whopper a couple of weeks ago. It was disappointing after all the advertising hype. Edible but nothing like the meat version. Some of the commercials suggested people couldn't tell it from the original Whopper. Unbelievable! Their chocolate shakes are still ok.
July 09, 2019, 04:12 PM
tatortoddCan you imagine the amount of breakage these rocket surgeons have on hard shell tacos? BK employees can fuck up a bun so I'm really surprised they didn't go with soft shell tacos.
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Originally posted by bigdeal:
I'm surprised they're selling anything. I swung through the drive through at a local BK at around 7pm about a month ago, and only two employees (as best I can tell were working. They refused to answer the drive through board, so when I drove to the window to find out what was going on, they stood inside (didn't open the window) and stated they "weren't takin' no oders". No mention why, just a complete refusal of service. Personally, they could give away gold bars and I wouldn't go back. Drove a bit further to the local Chik-Fil-A and had no issues whatsoever.
"Service" you describe is what happens when a franchise business model doesn't vet its franchisees like Chick-fil-a (rigid application process with background checks, formal and lengthy training, limited to # of franchises can own as well as other businesses). BK sells individual location franchises not a territory so you could've went down the street and had a much different experience.
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DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. July 09, 2019, 05:15 PM
RichNquote:
Originally posted by PASig:
Didn't you learn anything after you tried selling those disgusting hot dogs a few years back?
I actually liked the hot dogs. It was something different that you don't typically find at most restaurants, and definitely a step up from most gas station roller dogs.
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July 09, 2019, 05:19 PM
am94pmBK sold tacos in the late 90's here in Indianapolis. I think it was a test marketing gig.
July 09, 2019, 05:25 PM
mark_aPassed a Long John Silvers yesterday that had a sign advertising their new fish tacos...
July 09, 2019, 05:32 PM
trapper189quote:
Originally posted by bigdeal:
I'm surprised they're selling anything. I swung through the drive through at a local BK at around 7pm about a month ago, and only two employees (as best I can tell were working. They refused to answer the drive through board, so when I drove to the window to find out what was going on, they stood inside (didn't open the window) and stated they "weren't takin' no oders". No mention why, just a complete refusal of service. Personally, they could give away gold bars and I wouldn't go back. Drove a bit further to the local Chik-Fil-A and had no issues whatsoever.
I stopped at a BK west of Orlando on the north side of I-4 last year. There were 10 employees and 4 customers in line. I kid you not, it took 17 minutes to get to the point where we placed our order and another 18 minutes to get our food.
July 09, 2019, 05:55 PM
armoredThey have sold Tacos in the Chicago area for years.
2 Tacos for about $1.50, used to be 2 for $1.00.
I like them, so bad they are actually good.
July 09, 2019, 05:58 PM
V-Tailquote:
Originally posted by mark_a:
Passed a Long John Silvers yesterday that had a sign advertising their new fish tacos...
Long John Silver's has had fish tacos for quite a while. Buck a piece, on Taco Tuesday. I stop in and pick some up on the way home every now and then.
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lymanquote:
Originally posted by mark_a:
Passed a Long John Silvers yesterday that had a sign advertising their new fish tacos...
hmmm
greasy fish flavored breading on a corn tortilla?
sounds like a great meal if you are constipated
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