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ZAZ

2012-01-14 08:49:33 AM

The chain is not yet delivering breakfast items, or drinks like fountain sodas, coffees or shakes.

Why no soda? Soda is highly profitable.

Crudbucket

2012-01-14 09:10:05 AM

I've gotten hooked on 6alabat since moving to Kuwait, and I suspect it will be one of the hardest parts of readjusting back to Stateside life.

"Bring me some donuts! And a pizza! And...steaks! Five of 'em!"

"Very good sir, 30 minutes."

tomWright

2012-01-14 09:15:12 AM

First they add drive-through and eliminate the exercise of walking into the place from your car.

Now they eliminate the effort of using the gas pedal and steering wheel.

What next, will they chew it for you?

Mrtraveler01

2012-01-14 09:16:21 AM

I'm surprised they're not doing it in a more densely populated area like New York. I think it could do well in an area like that.

Seems to be a trend for fast food restaurants in Asia too.

tomWright

2012-01-14 09:18:24 AM

Very good sir, will that be 10 chews or 15? With or without spittle? And fries mixed in?

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BalugaJoe

2012-01-14 09:19:15 AM

That crap gets cold in 30 seconds.

sendtodave

2012-01-14 09:21:23 AM

Wow. Delivery. What a novel concept.

Mrtraveler01: I'm surprised they're not doing it in a more densely populated area like New York. I think it could do well in an area like that.

Seems to be a trend for fast food restaurants in Asia too.

I get my McDs and KFC delivered.

With soda.

Yay communism!

JonZoidberg

2012-01-14 09:46:31 AM

I bet that college towns, like the one I went to, already have fast food delivery. I have gotten McDonald's delivery more than once- good when everyone in the room is too drunk to drive.

I drove pizza for Papa Johns in college. When I was hard up for cash, I'd call up the delivery before I left and ask if they wanted anything else as our store was right next to a grocery store. I delivered lots of cigarettes and milk for fat tips.

adambuck

2012-01-14 09:51:23 AM

Subway used to deliver here in Iowa City.

Altair

2012-01-14 10:03:43 AM

In Costa Rica, all the fast food restaurants deliver. It's heaven.

nezlok

2012-01-14 10:28:01 AM

sendtodave: Wow. Delivery. What a novel concept.

Mrtraveler01: I'm surprised they're not doing it in a more densely populated area like New York. I think it could do well in an area like that.

Seems to be a trend for fast food restaurants in Asia too.

I get my McDs and KFC delivered.

With soda.

Yay communism!

It's really the only choice for food in Shanghai without going outside after Sherpas is closed...

marxychick1

2012-01-14 10:49:21 AM

Here in Kansas City, I know they have services that'll pick you up dinner from sit-down establishments, so I don't see why not fast food.

Kid Mojo

2012-01-14 10:55:10 AM

I've always thought a restaurant that delivered hamburgers was a million dollar idea.

DigitalCoffee

2012-01-14 10:57:21 AM

Wasn't sure if I wanted to go with...

or go with...

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Pizza is going to send out for YOU!

so I went with...

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Bacon Ramen

instead.

/mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.... bacon

FriarReb98

2012-01-14 11:02:10 AM

DigitalCoffee: so I went with...

i635.photobucket.com
Bacon Ramen

instead.

/mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.... bacon

Are those shiatakes cut up on the left? If so you've sold me on it....

mercator_psi

2012-01-14 11:02:20 AM

DigitalCoffee: so I went with...

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Bacon Ramen

instead.

/mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.... bacon

If my local ramen shop had bacon ramen I would never leave my table.

Not even to defecate.

born_yesterday

2012-01-14 11:09:14 AM

tomWright: First they add drive-through and eliminate the exercise of walking into the place from your car.

Now they eliminate the effort of using the gas pedal and steering wheel.

What next, will they chew it for you?

One day they'll just come to your house, shove a tube down your throat, and pump fat and sugar into your gut until a little burbles out of your nose. That way they'll know you're full.

Minerva8918

2012-01-14 11:45:55 AM

Anyone who lives in or around DC should know that you can't get very far in 10 minutes.

MugzyBrown

2012-01-14 12:09:11 PM

In Argentina they deliver (awesome) ice cream.

Nothing beats that.

davynelson

2012-01-14 12:11:54 PM

mmm old soggy burgers and cold fries

how much do you tip for that?

CitizensUnited

2012-01-14 12:24:47 PM

...obesity rates to continue rising.

almandot

2012-01-14 12:37:56 PM

ding dong..

DjangoStonereaver

2012-01-14 12:41:09 PM

This has been in the works for monthts; the BK near my house has had a sign advertising for delivery drivers since
at least the lat summer, and I thought it rather odd but haven't really thought much of it since.

I'd never use that service myself, even though I like BK better than most fast food.

legion_of_doo

2012-01-14 12:49:13 PM

mercator_psi: DigitalCoffee: so I went with...

[i635.photobucket.com image 640x426]
Bacon Ramen

instead.

/mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.... bacon

If my local ramen shop had bacon ramen I would never leave my table.

Not even to defecate.

Bac-n is G-d's sign to us that He is a Christian G-d, and not a Bac-nless Jew or Muslim G-d.

/Amen.

King Something

2012-01-14 12:55:22 PM

America sounds fat.

AngryDragon

2012-01-14 01:04:23 PM

born_yesterday: tomWright: First they add drive-through and eliminate the exercise of walking into the place from your car.

Now they eliminate the effort of using the gas pedal and steering wheel.

What next, will they chew it for you?

One day they'll just come to your house, shove a tube down your throat, and pump fat and sugar into your gut until a little burbles out of your nose. That way they'll know you're full.

Once I reach the point where sex and self-esteem no longer matter, I may try this.

Lupine Chemist

2012-01-14 01:16:07 PM

sendtodave: Wow. Delivery. What a novel concept.

Mrtraveler01: I'm surprised they're not doing it in a more densely populated area like New York. I think it could do well in an area like that.

Seems to be a trend for fast food restaurants in Asia too.

I get my McDs and KFC delivered.

With soda.

Yay communism!

I'm going to be moving to Shanghai for awhile and I think it just got a lot better.

Le Geno Vert

2012-01-14 01:16:40 PM

now available in shots!

Phil Moskowitz

2012-01-14 01:22:48 PM

ZAZ: The chain is not yet delivering breakfast items, or drinks like fountain sodas, coffees or shakes.

Why no soda? Soda is highly profitable.

Because they know how treacherous their goddamn lids are.

downstairs

2012-01-14 01:26:53 PM

Crudbucket: I've gotten hooked on 6alabat since moving to Kuwait, and I suspect it will be one of the hardest parts of readjusting back to Stateside life.

"Bring me some donuts! And a pizza! And...steaks! Five of 'em!"

"Very good sir, 30 minutes."

My wife, when she lived in Deleware (of all places), had a service like this. I've always wanted to try to start something like that up here in New Orleans... where we have like 500 restaurants within like 30 square miles... and few of them deliver. And those that do, only generally deliver within a few blocks.

Never understood why delivery sucks so bad down here, in one of the 2-3 food capitals of the country, with a very densely packed downtown/uptown.

The only place that will deliver across the entire city are chinese places, and while their service is awesome, the food is kinda meh.

downstairs

2012-01-14 01:28:55 PM

If you're going to get delivery, wouldn't you opt for something better?

I mean, the point of Burger King is you're on the road, hungry, and just want *something* right now. And fast, because you're busy as hell.

If I'm relaxing at home, I'm getting a pizza or burger from a real burger joint.

Kid Mojo

2012-01-14 01:40:37 PM

King Something: America sounds fat.

Yeah but we're also easy.

Bacontastesgood

2012-01-14 02:40:30 PM

downstairs: If you're going to get delivery, wouldn't you opt for something better?

Seriously. And better would be nearly anything.

I mean, the point of Burger King is you're on the road, hungry, and just want *something* right now. And fast, because you're busy as hell.

Or you need to poo and the gas station restrooms are filthy and the rest stops have creepy homos milling about.

12349876

2012-01-14 03:29:33 PM

ZAZ: The chain is not yet delivering breakfast items, or drinks like fountain sodas, coffees or shakes.

Why no soda? Soda is highly profitable.

Can't deliver the fountain drinks easily, and sealed bottles would be a whole new investment for the company.

I Have The Touch of a Shocked Monkey

2012-01-14 03:45:28 PM

This has been available in Central America for years, yet the majority are skinnier than the average American. Hm...

Trance750

2012-01-14 03:50:26 PM

Trance750

2012-01-14 04:02:39 PM

I Have The Touch of a Shocked Monkey: This has been available in Central America for years, yet the majority are skinnier than the average American. Hm...

Mostly because they don't gorge themselves at a fast-food shack 3x a day

video man

2012-01-14 04:23:49 PM

In other news, DUIs down 50% in the DC area.

/$2 for delivery? That's cheap!

ApatheticMonkey

2012-01-14 04:55:04 PM

Phil Moskowitz: ZAZ: The chain is not yet delivering breakfast items, or drinks like fountain sodas, coffees or shakes.

Why no soda? Soda is highly profitable.

Because they know how treacherous their goddamn lids are.

Switch to plastic cups and the heat sealed on lids. They could charge a little more for delivery drinks, I suppose. Only problem would be with having to buy a new machine just for that.

Linux_Yes

2012-01-14 06:54:14 PM

Why the hell not! when you've got plenty of Mexican's and blacks who'll do it for 1.25 per hour and use their own cars!!

Freedom lives!!

CBob

2012-01-14 08:58:17 PM

If it were pre-microwave burger BK, hell yes.

Once the "flame broiler" went away, the already questionable quality went with it.

colithian

2012-01-14 09:54:27 PM

Yeah, we've been getting ads in the mail advertising that they deliver and what they can deliver. I thought it was strange. I mean, come on, WE'RE the test subjects? Why not someplace like Kentucky or West Virginia? And we don't really have that many BKs around here. We have much more Wendy's and KFCs than BK.

WordsnCollision

2012-01-14 10:07:29 PM

/unimpressed

duckpoopy

2012-01-14 10:14:52 PM

Linux_Yes: Why the hell not! when you've got plenty of Mexican's and blacks who'll do it for 1.25 per hour and use their own cars!!

Freedom lives!!

Why do mexicans get their own erroneous aoostrophe but blacks do not? You are double racist.

Quadruple Entendre

2012-01-15 03:03:55 AM

Whoppers rule.

Now I can order some without having to deal with the jackasses in the drive through?

This pleases me.

Terrified Asexual Forcemeat

2012-01-15 06:39:26 AM

Linux_Yes: Why the hell not! when you've got plenty of Mexican's and blacks who'll do it for 1.25 per hour and use their own cars!!

Freedom lives!!

Sure, if your time is worthless.

Pincy

2012-01-15 02:26:48 PM

Terrified Asexual Forcemeat: Linux_Yes: Why the hell not! when you've got plenty of Mexican's and blacks who'll do it for 1.25 per hour and use their own cars!!

Freedom lives!!

Sure, if your time is worthless.

Everyone knows that Mexican's and Black's time is only worth about a 1/3 of our time.

brianbankerus

2012-01-15 02:40:49 PM

UFIA Burgers?

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