Long John Silvers

[Oliveloaf]

Who didn't see this coming?

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Yum-pu...51127.html?x=0

I always thought LJS was a strange, semi-obscure brand, and tossing it into the Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut mix seemed bizarre.

I have seen the odd KFC/LJS outlet, as well as other 2 and 3 brand combos pop up, but can't imagine that Silver's is a big inducement to most folks.

Thoughts?

[Sarahfeena]

Yeah, there's actually a few of them in my area, I suppose playing to the stereotype(?) that the Black community loves fried food. Problem is, there are a lot of places around that serve GOOD fried food, so I've been surprised they have had so much staying power.

[What Exit?]

Long John Silvers is probably the worst of the fast food chains. They are or were more popular in the south though. I use to joke that they deep fried everything, even the cole slaw.

I remember A&W stands more fondly. Much like Stewarts and just as inconsistent in quality from place to place.

[Orual]

I have never in all my life eaten at a Long John Silver's. But I have many fond memories of A&W. They had good hot dogs in addition to the root beer.

[Oliveloaf]

So, anyone want in?

I bet if we all chip in, we can raise the $500 necessary to pickup the Long John Silver's brand.

I am actually a little sad that Yum! watered down the once-cool A&W brand as they did.

[The Original An Gadaí]

All i know is the ads wrecked my head when i was over last.

[Oliveloaf]

I do think that the sham architecture and over-simplified logo work make these dual-and three-pot stores feel like amusement-park food courts more than real restaurants.

[The Original An Gadaí]

I just figured out that Oliveloaf lives in Liberty City.

[Oliveloaf]

I just figured out that Oliveloaf lives in Liberty City.

What?

[Hatshepsut]

There is a Long John Silver's in Singapore. What will happen to it, I wonder?

[Oliveloaf]

Any chain that foists malt vinegar off as a primary condiment is doomed to eternal obscurity.

[Hatshepsut]

I dunno, I have a BIL that adores Long John Silver's. This must be dark news for him.

[OneCentStamp]

Any chain that foists malt vinegar off as a primary condiment is doomed to eternal obscurity.

Heh. It was only after moving away from Maryland that I realized that not everyone eats malt vinegar on their french fries.

[Sarahfeena]

I do like the hush puppies.

[Inner Stickler]

Yeah, I would miss the hush puppies.

AND MALT VINEGAR IS DELICIOUS OLIVELOAF SHUT YOUR MOUTH

[Oliveloaf]

Any chain that foists malt vinegar off as a primary condiment is doomed to eternal obscurity.

Heh. It was only after moving away from Maryland that I realized that not everyone eats malt vinegar on their french fries.

I did not know this. I'm not good with it, but now I know.

[Oliveloaf]

Question: Has anyone eaten at one of these A&W Yum! combo stores? What's the A&W part like?

Do they serve malt-vinegar burgers?

[Zuul]

I do like the hush puppies.

I have never in my life had a hush puppy. I wasn't even entirely sure what one was until fairly recently. I also had my very first funnel cake a few years ago when I went to Disney World with Marsilia.

[Sarahfeena]

Dude. Hush puppies are awesome.

[Zuul]

Fried foods never really entered into my life in a big way. For a while there, my mom was feeding us a fruitarian diet.

[Orual]

Hush puppies are like fruit. They're ... round. And plant-based.

[Zuul]

I'll try to try some...at some point!

[Oliveloaf]

Dude. Hush puppies are awesome.

They are, truly, magnificent. Given how much LJS fries suck, I am bonus amazed by how good the puppies are.

Please note: I used to make hush puppes at LJS. Worked there for seven very long months.