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A Blast from the Fast Food Past: Retro Pics That’ll Make You Hungry (and Maybe a Little Nostalgic)
Fast food. It’s a whole different ballgame today.
Remember when a burger didn’t cost a week’s pay? When the fries tasted fresh?
Yeah, those were the days. Let’s take a trip down memory lane with these vintage fast food photos from the 1950s through the 1980s.
Burger Bonanza (and Beyond)
Check out these classic McDonald’s and Burger King digs. That ’70s McDonald’s with the Plymouth Barracuda parked out front?
Pure gold. And that Burger King delivery car?
Someone get Dom Toretto on the phone.
Speaking of burgers, remember Burger Chef? They might not have survived the fast-food wars, but those 15-cent burgers sure are tempting now.
And who could forget those wacky Burger Chef characters? Super Shef?
Funburger? It’s like an AI fever dream.
Taco Time Trip
Glen Bell, the Taco Bell mastermind, didn’t start with tacos. Nope, he had a hot dog stand.
But after seeing the lines at a Mexican restaurant across the street, he “borrowed” the recipe and Taco Bell was born. Check out those vintage Taco Bell photos, complete with smiling kitchen staff and the infamous Enchirito.
Bring back the Enchirito, Taco Bell!
Price Check: Then and Now
Remember when an 18-cent Burger King burger was a thing? Today, that same burger would set you back about four bucks.
Ouch. Even adjusted for inflation, that’s still a hefty price hike.
Wendy’s wasn’t far behind in the value department, with 89-cent burgers and dollar Frostys in 1979. Take us back!
Quirky and Curious
Ever seen a giant hamburger sitting in a parking lot? No?
Just us? Well, take a look at this bizarre 1975 tray liner from Giant Food.
We’re not sure what’s going on there, but it’s definitely… memorable. And for those who needed a little help with their Spanish pronunciation, check out this 1972 Taco Bell menu, complete with a pronunciation guide.
“Taco,” anyone?
Everything Old is New Again
Burger King, if you’re listening, bring back those groovy ’70s uniforms. Please.
And while you’re at it, how about those awesome Burger King glasses? We would have ruled the school hallways with those bad boys.
Finally, let’s not forget the fast-food ashtrays of the ’70s and ’80s. Ah, nothing like a cigarette with your burger and fries.
Different times, folks. Different times.
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