According to a survey by Technomic, titled “America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains,” as reported by Southern Living, Nothing Bundt Cakes has been crowned as the number one restaurant chain in the nation.
The previous #1 had been Ruth’s Chris Steak House.
As stated on their website, Nothing Bundt Cake was established in 1997 by two moms, Dena Tripp and Debbie Shwetz. Initially, they baked these cakes in their home kitchens in Las Vegas. Since then, the company has flourished to become the top specialty cake provider in the United States with over 600 locations. These locations provide countless (yes, countless) moments of joy annually.
Now based in Dallas, the company has bakeries in over 40 states.
The business provides bundt cakes in various sizes and types such as red velvet, lemon, carrot, confetti, cookies & cream, and traditional vanilla. Additionally, they offer themed cakes suitable for events like birthdays or holidays. They also have “mini bundt cakes,” which are sized similarly to cupcakes.
In a press statement, Nothing Bundt Cakes CEO Dolf Berle expresses heartfelt appreciation to their nationwide customers who ranked them No. 1. He attributes this recognition to the exceptional bakery owners who consistently bring joy, compassion, and kindness through their cakes in the communities they serve. The company aims to continue serving as the top choice for group gatherings and individual indulgences across the nation.
Once-Beloved Fast Food Items That No Longer Exist
McDonald’s Arch Deluxe
In an attempt to appeal to adult diners who felt McDonald’s offerings were too child-oriented, the fast-food chain introduced various strategies during the 1980s and ’90s. One such strategy was the creation of the Arch Deluxe, marketed as a burger with “a soft, buttery, homemade bakery bun” and a special sauce made for adults using mustard and mayonnaise. The commercials promoted it as “the burger with a mature flavor.” However, despite the marketing efforts, many adult diners did not find the taste appealing, and the burger was discontinued in 2000, having been on the menu for only four years.
Little Caesars’ Big! Big! Bucket of Spaghetti
In the 1980s and ’90s, Little Caesars grew significantly due to their popular “Pizza! Pizza!” slogan and a deal offering two pizzas at the price of one compared to other chains. However, can this concept be applied to other foods? Perhaps an enormous bucket of spaghetti could be the answer! For a while in the 1990s, Little Caesars provided a massive tub filled with pasta, along with breadsticks, for just $8.88 – what a fantastic bargain!
Pizza Hut’s Bigfoot Pizza
As a cinema-loving food enthusiast, I must say that when it comes to hefty servings of Italian cuisine, there’s always room for more! In an attempt to keep up with Little Caesars’ generous offerings, Pizza Hut unveiled their colossal creation, christened “The Bigfoot Pizza.” Although the thought of a meal named after a wood-dwelling, unsanitary creature with shaggy fur doesn’t exactly whet my appetite, I must admit that the Bigfoot Pizza was quite a sight. Unfortunately, this towering dish could only be enjoyed for a brief period before it disappeared, rumored to have succumbed to the dough’s unpredictable and fragile nature, prone to rips and tears.
Wendy’s The Big Classic
The pizza sector isn’t alone in its ongoing battle for supremacy in fast food – burger chains are consistently trying to attract customers with larger, more enticing sandwiches. In response to Burger King’s Whopper, Wendy’s launched their “Big Classic” back in 1986. This burger was quite impressive, wrapped in a massive styrofoam clamshell (apparently, the environment wasn’t a top priority then). The actual burger was slightly larger than a regular Wendy’s single and was served on a soft kaiser roll. Although the “Big Classic” didn’t manage to dethrone the Whopper, Wendy’s found success by adding bacon to it and rebranding it as the “Big Bacon Classic” in the 1990s. Despite being called the “classic,” this burger was a new addition, but it never quite earned the title due to its relatively recent introduction.
Burger King’s BK Burger Shots
In the past several decades, White Castle has been leading the fast food slider market. Despite other burger chains’ attempts to compete, it wasn’t until the late 2000s that Burger King stepped in with their “BK Burger Shots,” which were essentially rebranded sliders to appeal to a hipster crowd. Initially, they came in packages of two or six, and were simply dressed with ketchup, mustard, and pickles. Although the taste of these so-called “burger shots” wasn’t particularly impressive, Burger King’s commercial for them was quite unforgettable, featuring attractive women reacting enthusiastically to a man trying to eat them. Interestingly, even while I often consume burgers on park benches, this specific experience has never occurred for me.
Burger King’s Cini-minis
For many years, Cini-Minis were a significant part of my childhood until Burger King replaced them with chicken fries. Frankly, I find chicken fries neither exciting nor worth their price tag; I urge Burger King to reintroduce Cini-Minis so I can savor the delightful miniature cinnamon rolls once more. In fact, there’s a petition on Change.org asking for this very thing – even though Burger King briefly brought back Cini-Minis in 2018, it wouldn’t hurt to add your signature too. Currently, the petition has garnered thousands of signatures.
Taco Bell’s Cinnamon Crispas
At present, Taco Bell offers cinnamon twists; however, die-hard fans of the brand reminisce about their former dessert choice, the Cinnamon Crispas. These were essentially deep-fried tortilla chips coated with cinnamon sugar. To top it off, they cost just 39 cents! That’s a deal you can’t resist. Let’s bring back the Crispas, and how about keeping that original price of 39 cents?
KFC’s Double Down
McDonald’s Fried Apple Pies
McDonald’s continues to feature apple pies on their menu, but if you’ve had one recently and found it didn’t give you the same satisfaction as when you were a child, there’s an explanation for that: Nowadays, the pies are baked, while they used to be fried. As we all know, fried food generally tastes better than baked. By the way, my cardiologist seems to have called. I wonder if he has some advice about my diet! Unfortunately, McDonald’s stopped frying apple pies in 1992 and opted for a healthier alternative, except at one location in Downey, California. It might be worth a visit!
Pizza Hut’s Hot Dog Bites Pizza
Pizza Hut’s Hot Dog Bites Pizza is not your typical fast food item; in fact, its concept is so outlandish that it might seem even more absurd if it actually included bananas. You can learn about the fascinating origin of this culinary creation on the Pizza Hut website. Originally introduced in Asia, it gradually spread to Pizza Huts worldwide before reaching our shores in 2015. Some international versions featured a standard hot dog inside the crust, while American variations were encircled with mini sausages wrapped in pastry and served with mustard dipping sauce. Truly a mischievous creation! This dish was only available in the U.S. until 2016. If you’d like to replicate it today, simply prepare a pizza and a platter of hors d’oeuvres for an enjoyable meal.
Burger King’s Hot Toppers
In the ’80s, Burger King introduced a line of double cheeseburgers called Hot Toppers. Despite their name possibly suggesting something inappropriate, these burgers were actually topped with various hot ingredients. One had barbecue sauce and bacon, another sported mushrooms and swiss cheese, and the last one was surprisingly simple – just a single slice of ham on top. Can you believe it? A burger with only one slice of ham on top was marketed as a “hot topper”.
The ’80s saw Burger King launch Hot Toppers, a series of double cheeseburgers adorned with spicy additions. Contrary to its name’s implication, these burgers were not suggestive but rather featured different hot toppings. One had barbecue sauce and bacon, another showcased mushrooms and swiss cheese, and the last one was surprisingly plain – a single slice of ham. It seems hard to believe that such a simple addition could be labeled as a “hot topper”.
McDonald’s McDLT
In the years leading up to “Seinfeld,” Jason Alexander showcased his musical talents by promoting McDonald’s innovative burger, the “McDLT.” This burger had its beef and toppings packaged separately in a large Styrofoam container with multiple compartments. Essentially, it was a regular burger that produced more waste. If you remember Alexander enthusiastically discussing “hamburgers with lettuce and tomato that don’t quite make it” and singing about “The beef stays hot! The cool stays crisp! Put it together, you can’t resist!” then you likely haven’t forgotten the ad.
McDonald’s McLean Deluxe
The essence of the American Dream: Indulging in as much unhealthy food as desired without any concern for blocked arteries or expanded waistlines. This desire gave birth to noteworthy ’90s foods such as SnackWell’s and McDonald’s McLean Deluxe, marketed as a 91% fat-free burger made with lean meat combined with seaweed extract. Launched in 1991, it was eventually removed from the McDonald’s menu by 1996.
McDonald’s Old School Fries
Just as the taste of McDonald’s apple pies has evolved over time, so too have their famous French fries. In days gone by (before 1990), their unique flavor came from cooking thinly sliced potatoes in a blend of beef tallow and cottonseed oil. Now, McDonald’s prepares their fries using vegetable oil with an undisclosed “beef flavoring.” Just like those classic fried apple pies, there might be more to the nostalgia than just childhood memories that made these foods seem tastier back then.
Pizza Hut’s P’Zone
When an ordinary calzone just doesn’t cut it, you need a P’zone. Now, you may wonder, what exactly is a P’zone? Well, it’s essentially a calzone, but Pizza Hut crafted theirs with toasted parmesan on the crust. The P’zone first appeared on Pizza Hut’s menu in 2002, but it departed from their offerings a few years ago. As for why the P’Zone was discontinued, I invite you to check out this amusing (though unverified) Reddit discussion. One user, claiming to be a Pizza Hut employee, stated that it didn’t sell well, with an average of 10-15 sold per week, four of which were purchased by the same person every week. Consequently, they ended up wasting a lot of dough. Another commenter on the thread responded, “Was this in WV? That person who bought 4 of them might have been me.” The case is closed!
McDonald’s Szechuan Sauce
It’s astonishing how a dipping sauce from a chain as common as McDonald’s could transform into a cult favorite, but that’s the most accurate description for their Szechuan sauce. Introduced as a promotional product linked to Disney’s Mulan in 1998, it seemed like the end of the line for the sauce – until it became the punchline of a 2017 episode of Rick and Morty. Suddenly, everyone was eager to taste McDonald’s Szechuan sauce. The hiccup: McDonald’s had stopped producing the sauce nearly two decades earlier. Giving in to public demand, McDonald’s reintroduced the sauce later that year, and again in 2018, and yet again in 2022. Though it’s currently out of stock, this enigmatically adored condiment could potentially make a comeback once more.
Burger King’s Satisfries
In this scenario, I’d rephrase the text as follows:
“I recently came across another intriguing fast food product that promises indulgent flavors without the accompanying guilt or cholesterol. Known as ‘Satisfries’, these were marketed to be made with a unique batter that soaks up less oil, making them a healthier choice compared to regular fries, with 270 calories and 11 grams of fat versus 340 calories and 15 grams of fat. Introduced in 2013, Satisfries garnered some enthusiastic supporters but ultimately failed to gain widespread popularity, lasting less than a year. My hypothesis for its demise? No fast food item can endure if people find it too awkward or embarrassing to order it, and the name ‘Satisfries’ might be just that – a bit too hard to say with pride!
Pizza Hut’s Triple Deckeroni Pizza
The Triple Decker Pizza from The Hut, also known as the Triple Deckeroni Pizza, was an unusual blend of a traditional pizza and a Big Mac. Instead of one layer of dough, it had two, with cheese, sauce, and multiple toppings both above and between. In the mid-90s, this triple-layered marvel was the star of Pizza Hut’s advertising campaigns, but unfortunately, it was taken off the menu. There’s a possibility that it might make a comeback for a limited span of time – let’s call it the ‘triple secret test run.’
Taco Bell’s Waffle Tacos
2014 saw Taco Bell entering the breakfast scene with a bang by introducing Waffle Tacos. As the name suggests, these weren’t ordinary tacos; they featured a waffle serving as a tortilla shell and were stuffed with eggs and either bacon or sausage. To top it off, syrup was available for drizzling. Nowadays, Taco Bell provides an assortment of breakfast options like quesadillas, burritos, and Crunchwraps, but unfortunately, waffle tacos are no longer on the menu.
Burger King’s Whopperito
Discussing creative blends of conventional dishes: Don’t forget about the Whopperito? It was essentially a Whopper wrapped in a tortilla and smothered in queso sauce instead of the usual ketchup, mustard, or mayo. This unique dish gained popularity as a regional trial in Pennsylvania before spreading like wildfire, garnering attention from mainstream media outlets and even being mentioned on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (“It’s fantastic if you enjoy both foods, but not yourself.”).
Although Burger King initially stated they had no intention of nationwide distribution, the Whopperito eventually made its way across the country. Although it was only available for a limited time, it certainly generated a lot of buzz for Burger King. Remember this: There’s no such thing as bad publicity (unless you’re talking about a poorly made fast food burrito).
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