I've got 3 early entries for the wackiest fast-food product introduced in 2020.
First, from McDonalds:
McDonald’s introduced a menu of new Quarter Pounder-themed merchandise earlier this week, including a locket full of burger photos and a pack of candles with scents including “100% Fresh Beef,” “Onion” “Ketchup” and “Pickles.”
Next, from KFC:
After a successful pilot last fall in select Virginia and Pittsburgh restaurants, the Louisville-based fast-food chain announced Thursday that the limited-time Kentucky Fried Chicken & Donuts will be released starting Monday, Feb. 24 at participating restaurants nationwide.
The sweet and savory meals are available as a sandwich – a chicken fillet between two warm glazed donuts – or as a basket with choice of tenders or bone-in chicken with one or two donuts depending on the meal.
And finally, Burger King:
Burger King’s latest sandwich has customers sharing some strong feelings online.
The item, called the Chip Butty, is controversial for one major reason: It’s basically just a french fry sandwich.
“With crispy golden fries, mayo and ketchup, nestled between two soft buns, His Royal Fry-ness, the CHIP BUTTY has arrived,” the fast-food chain’s description for the item reads.
OK, some MattChat feedback:
McDonalds: the thought of being exposed to pickle-smelling air nauseates me (and I though potpourri was bad!)
KFC: the thought of donuts being fried in chicken/fry grease nauseates me (worse yet: it's a reheated frozen donut)
Burger King: the thought of mayo on fries nauseates me
Best wishes with getting customer buy-in on these, folks.
Grace & Peace & Love to you all -
Matt