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"They don't invent crazy new things." In the world of fast food, I see this as a problem. Taco Bell released the Dorito Loco Taco which has now made its way o

by drum 12y ago

"They don't invent crazy new things." In the world of fast food, I see this as a problem. Taco Bell released the Dorito Loco Taco which has now made its way on to the main menu. Subway releases new promotional subs and items like the Flatizza, it seems almost bi-monthly. While the latter may not be as big of a success, it still garners awareness. I can't think of one "crazy" item Burger King has released in the last few years.

Alupis 12y ago
Why, oh why, does Taco Bell's "breakfast" not have damn salsa!? I mean, it's mexican food, for breakfast (not!). So ya, nobody does do "crazy" anymore in Fast Food. Just normal, add some more onions + BBQ Sauce and it will sell.
- Scuttles 12y ago
  Wondered the same thing. A waffle taco? How about an egg burrito with some salsa and cheese? That's my idea of a Taco Bell Breakfast (go Del Taco Breakfast!)
- adl 12y ago
  Taco Bell is NOT Mexican food by any stretch of imagination. (I'm Mexican, and I can enjoy Taco Bell, it's just not Mexican food, Maybe Tex-Mex)
raverbashing 12y ago
The thing with products like BK, TB and such is this: Inventing something is "easy" Now, after inventing it you have to: - engage your whole supply chain for the needed ingredients and make sure they reach their destination - engage marketing, produce all the needed support (packaging, new menus, new billing items, etc) - create procedures and train staff - deploy new equipment if needed
- bsilvereagle 12y ago
  I don't remember the name for it off the top of my head, but Yum! brands do their best to 'create' items that use ingredients already in their stores. If I remember correctly Taco Bell has 26 ingredients that everything on their menu is made of.
drcube 12y ago
Chicken fries?
icegreentea 12y ago
They tried the 'satis-fries' this (last?) year. Basically, trying to make a 'healthier' alternative to normal fries, while trying to avoid making it obvious that their normal fries are actually unhealty.
russgray 12y ago
I wouldn't call it a "crazy" item, but I do love me one of BK's Angry Whoppers which is significantly different (read: it actually has a bit of spice to it) to the offerings of most big burger chains.

by drum 12y ago

Alupis 12y ago

Why, oh why, does Taco Bell's "breakfast" not have damn salsa!? I mean, it's mexican food, for breakfast (not!). So ya, nobody does do "crazy" anymore in Fast Food. Just normal, add some more onions + BBQ Sauce and it will sell.

Scuttles 12y ago
Wondered the same thing. A waffle taco? How about an egg burrito with some salsa and cheese? That's my idea of a Taco Bell Breakfast (go Del Taco Breakfast!)
adl 12y ago
Taco Bell is NOT Mexican food by any stretch of imagination. (I'm Mexican, and I can enjoy Taco Bell, it's just not Mexican food, Maybe Tex-Mex)

raverbashing 12y ago

The thing with products like BK, TB and such is this: Inventing something is "easy" Now, after inventing it you have to: - engage your whole supply chain for the needed ingredients and make sure they reach their destination - engage marketing, produce all the needed support (packaging, new menus, new billing items, etc) - create procedures and train staff - deploy new equipment if needed

bsilvereagle 12y ago
I don't remember the name for it off the top of my head, but Yum! brands do their best to 'create' items that use ingredients already in their stores. If I remember correctly Taco Bell has 26 ingredients that everything on their menu is made of.

drcube 12y ago

Chicken fries?

icegreentea 12y ago

They tried the 'satis-fries' this (last?) year. Basically, trying to make a 'healthier' alternative to normal fries, while trying to avoid making it obvious that their normal fries are actually unhealty.

russgray 12y ago

I wouldn't call it a "crazy" item, but I do love me one of BK's Angry Whoppers which is significantly different (read: it actually has a bit of spice to it) to the offerings of most big burger chains.