Back In The '70s, This Old-School Restaurant Chain Made Fast Food History

NEWS By AMELIE MAURICE-JONES

While McDonald's is known for its Happy Meal, it wasn't the chain that invented it. The credit goes to a now-defunct Burger Chef that created history by launching Fun Meal. { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-right-0-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(100 * 1vw + width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-left-0.2-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(-100 * 1vw - width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.2s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.2s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } Read Full Story

Launched in 1973, the kids' meal included fries, a burger, dessert, a drink, and a toy, coming fresh off the heels of its successful predecessor, the Funburger. { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-right-0-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(100 * 1vw + width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-left-0.2-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(-100 * 1vw - width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.2s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.2s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } Read Full Story

Plastic vinyl records were a common prize, and in 1978, the company even partnered with Star Wars to conjure up seven cosmic variations of the hit. { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-right-0-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(100 * 1vw + width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-left-0.2-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(-100 * 1vw - width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.2s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.2s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } Read Full Story

Its packaging was equally iconic, depicting the adventures of Burger Chef & Jess with friends like vampire Count Fangburger and Cackleburger the witch. { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-right-0-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(100 * 1vw + width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-left-0.2-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(-100 * 1vw - width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.2s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.2s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } Read Full Story

Did One Man Really Convince McDonald's To Stop Using Beef Tallow? Fast Food French Fries Ranked From Worst To Best The Best And Worst Of Fast Food Mac And Cheese Ranked { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-left-0.8-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(-100 * 1vw - width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.8s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.8s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-left-0.6000000000000001-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(-100 * 1vw - width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.6000000000000001s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.6000000000000001s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-left-0.4-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(-100 * 1vw - width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.4s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.4s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-right-0.1-0.3\"]", "--x": "calc(100 * 1vw + width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.1s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.1s", "duration": "0.3s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-right-0.4-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(100 * 1vw + width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.4s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.4s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-right-0.8-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(100 * 1vw + width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.8s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.8s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-right-0.6000000000000001-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(100 * 1vw + width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.6000000000000001s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.6000000000000001s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-right-0.7-0.25\"]", "--x": "calc(100 * 1vw + width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.7s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.7s", "duration": "0.25s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] }

Back In The '70s, This Old-School Restaurant Chain Made Fast Food History

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