Who Has The Better Fast Food?

04_05_11---McDonalds_webThe Top 3 Fast Food Heavyweights

Well, the fast food industry has been abuzz as of late. Burger King’s stock has taken back the crown as the number one fast food giant after enacting some policy changes aimed at it’s rival McDonald’s. Meanwhile, Wendy’s has been progressively upgrading their own fast food chains, year by year. Adding more pressure on the 2 burger joints menus (McDonalds menu and the Burger King menu) both of which have dominated for so long.

Domestic sales for McDonald’s have seen better days

Ever since the Burger King menu began it’s one-on-one card game with the addition of Satisfries to the menu last September, Burger King has been stealing some of the steam from McDonald’s menu and sales. The news of Heinz no longer serving McDonald’s is also a reflection of more trouble for McDonald’s, although granted most people won’t even notice the difference in the ketchup.

One problem that is being addressed by McDonald’s is their outrageous number of items on their menu. At one point they had up to 145 different menu choices. Something Gordan Ramsey is often seen scowling about on his show Kitchen Nightmares. McDonald’s will be morphing their Dollar Menu to the Dollar Menu and beyond, which merges some of the excess to a more simplistic menu selection.

Where’s Wendy’s in the mix?

Wendy’s has been capturing a lot more attention with their more modernized look in both their commercial advertising campaigns and the older restaurant infrastructure, one thing on the rise is the Internet hotspot in most of their restaurants. This strategy has been paying off for them, beating earning estimates last year by 33%. The new Wendy’s menu items like the Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger, for example, has grown a liking by fast food critics and consumers alike.

So, Who’s got the better burger?

Financial success and prevalence of the top fast food players is nice and all, but what really matters is what’s on the menu, and great taste right? Everyone has their very own favorites and their preferences for how their food is prepared, but I’d like to take the time to do a quick comparison of the big 3 of the fast food items.

I think Wendy’s menu gives the best bang for the buck. You just can’t beat the dollar double stack. Great beef and overall size of the burger. I don’t think they have the best fries, though, but their other side menu offerings make up for that, everyone has their favorites, I usually switch between their fries, chili, or sometimes both.

Burger King’s flame broiled burgers are undeniably great tasting. But, to me, the best offerings of Burger King’s menu are their fries and fish sandwich. McDonald’s fails in both of these departments. Burger King’s menu selection is probably the weakest overall, but their burgers are consistently good.

McDonald’s menu hasn’t really been known for high quality in quite some time. Their fries are impervious to the outside elements, but they are some of the driest things you can eat on this planet lol Same really goes for their burgers, even the coveted Big Mac is mostly bun with weak sauce distribution. McDonald’s does have a decent breakfast menu selection, though.

Restaurant Coupons And Tips

cracker-barrel-logoTips Using Free Coupons Restaurants

If anything seems tough during times when the National economy still spins out of control is free meals. Specifically free coupons for restaurants. However, many are embarrassed to use coupons even during the toughest of economical times, not me. To use coupons is simply a smart solution to keep dollars inside your wallet or purse. I have never cared to give the appearance to million dollar companies because I do not want to appear “stingy” or “cheap”.

Leave your shame aside and utilize these tips to keep your money. These tips will allow you to use coupons without guilt: So remember, Stingy, no. Practical, yes! Almost everyone, even large corporations are always on the lookout for ways that allow them to save on “miscellaneous expenses”. This is what coupons can do for you and your family.

If you are concerned about what others may come to think about you when you kick in your coupon for a free appetizer, or dessert at your local restaurant, then you are simply foolish. I stopped worrying and started saving with restaurant coupons long ago, you should too. Believe me that this is the first mental barrier to overcome, once you get yourself into that mindset of saving money, the rest comes so easy.

Read The Terms Of The Coupon

However you must read the fine print of your coupon before attempting to redeem. I can tell you that saving money with coupons is contagious. So once you begin this process, you begin to look at the savings and sometimes forget the fine print and dates of expiration. I cannot lie, this has happened to me before. This will help give the transaction a clean smooth process, and do away with potential misunderstandings, or even worse an unpleasant dining experience.

You may encounter certain restaurant coupons that specify that they are only valid on certain days of the week or only exchangeable for certain dishes and plates. Knowing beforehand the terms of the coupon will help avoid the fact that you may not be able to use the coupon. Always tell the waiter to have a coupon and in most restaurants they actually recommend that you mention the use of restaurant coupons before their use.

Jim And Milts Barbeque Pit

pulled_porkJim And Milts BBQU Pit

Sometimes the best Barbeque pit restaurant is located in a place that you would never expect to find it at. For instance do you think good barbeque in Tallahassee Florida? I do not think that most people would agree that this is the place to get some great ribs, or pulled pork. I am here to tell you that if you are thinking about Florida State University and Tallahassee as a place to want to go study at, then think about some of the food that you are going to be able to get right off of campus. Start with Jim and Milts barbeque pit.

The Best Yankee Pulled Pork Platter

Yankee Pulled Pork is one of the main reasons that you can make the trip, and if you go during the Summer months, you can find that the restaurant will be than fitting to your needs, since the town is basically a ghost town during the off months. Try getting a seat right about now during the NCAA college football season, and you can be in for a tough few hours. All the while their food is worth the wait, but it taste just as delicious during the months of July and early August.