fast food menu items come and go
but only a select few develop a cult-like fan
base
some of these tasty little treats make some people
act like a zombie with a weekend pass at disneyland
why are some of the most desired ones served
...for a limited time only...
some say it's because there would be big problems
if these items were always available, just too much
here's a bunch of menu items that have developed
true
cult followings
KFC originally promoted the Double Down in an April Fools press release, but the sandwich received such a positive response that the chain decided to leave the item on the menu.
Consisting of two thick slabs of bacon, two slices of cheese, and the Colonel's Sauce all sandwiched between two deep fried chicken breasts, KFC's Double Down is considered to be "so meaty, there's no room for a bun!"
It's also considered to be one of the nation's most unhealthy sandwiches. But popular demand in America and abroad have kept this 540-calorie menu item alive.
Taco Bell's Beefy Crunch Burrito sent burrito lovers into an absolute frenzy. Comprised of layers of ground beef, nacho cheese, sour cream, rice, and Flamin' Hot Fritos all wrapped in a flour tortilla, this menu item is considered to be one of the more economic and spicier choices.
At just 99 cents a pop, the burrito was especially popular with the late night or "fourth meal" crowd. When the price was hiked to $1.49, one customer was so mad that he reportedly ended up getting into a shootout with police with an air gun.
Alas, the limited-time offering didn't last forever. Dismayed burrito fans are still trying to bring back the Beefy Crunch Burrito with various social media campaigns.
Only available during the fall and winter months, White Castle's Sweet Potato Fries are a definite crowd pleaser. At $2 to $4 a serving, they're kind to your wallet too.
Often accompanied with sweet cinnamon dipping sauce, these sweet and salty treats offer holiday-esque flavors that customers go positively nuts for.
A food blogger from the Chicago Tribune recently gushed, "And, as if these vitamin-packed fries aren't delicious enough on their own, just wait to see what happens to your taste buds -- and your entire mood -- when you dip them in the little tub of cinnamon sauce."
The McRib is McDonald's legendary boneless pork sandwich, loved by millions for its sweet, tangy taste and its uncanny resemblance to an actual rack of ribs.
Since its debut in the early 1980s, the McRib has captured the hearts and taste buds of fast food fanatics, yet its presence on McDonald's menus is sporadic. The McRib is an exclusive item which resurfaces from time to time to the delight of sandwich enthusiasts, only to disappear after several months.
The sandwich has numerous pages on Facebook as well as several fan websites that are used to keep track of McRib sightings around the country.
In-N-Out Burger began as a small burger joint in Baldwin Park, California but has become a corporate entity with nearly 260 restaurants in five other west coast states. The Double Double, with double meat and double cheese, is the chain's most popular burger.
Burger fanatics call it the "best burger chain ever" and a "must-eat-at restaurant," but the craze doesn't stop there.
Some diehard fans have taken to ordering frozen burgers, which are sold and shipped in packs of two for a whopping $56, so that even folks thousands of miles from the nearest restaurant can get the goods.
To say that Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Taco has a cult-like following may be an understatement. This extremely popular menu item, which made its debut in March 2012, is the single most popular item on the Taco Bell menu now.
The $1.29 taco is stuffed with beef, lettuce and tomatoes and is served in a Doritos-branded taco jacket.
Within four months of its release, the company had sold over 200 million Doritos Locos Tacos, a major factor in the chain's 13 percent revenue increase.
the next time you drive-thru, take a minute and ask
what's new, and for a limited time only
cuz you're gonna wanna try something that won't last
and even though these goodies are available only
for a limited time, you'll always be able to see them
on your hips
