Give Up, We're Surrounded!

[Andy M.]

No matter where you are in the USA, you're never more than 145 miles from a McDonalds!

 

[PrincessFiona60]

The McD's is how I know when it's time to turn down my street...going north on Brooks, take a right at McD's...we are at the end on the right.

 

[TATTRAT]

Good lord that is scary. . .

 

[Dawgluver]

And strangely, I feel comforted.

 

[taxlady]

I remember when there was a sign on the "Golden Arches" that said "Over one million burgers served."

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Only two hours away from pseudofood...and civilization if you are lost...

That's a mighty big black hole hanging close to where I live...

 

[Kayelle]

Not only here, but all over the world!!
I hate that much of the world thinks that's the best we have to offer.

 

[Bolas De Fraile]

Not only here, but all over the world!!
I hate that much of the world thinks that's the best we have to offer.

Only the ignorant think that Kay, they forget about KFC and Subway
I'm joking

 

[Aunt Bea]

They are becoming feeding stations instead of restaurants.

The dollar menu is making it an alternative to the conventional idea of grocery shopping and cooking at home.

I am not sure if it is sad or scary or both!

You deserve a break today!

 

[buckytom]

it's amazing that people want to eat there with all of those bright lights.


it's good to know, though. even if i was in a plane that crashed in the most remote region of the u.s., i would only have to hike 145 miles to a mickey d's.

i'd just follow the bright light, lol.

 

[DaveSoMD]

I live @ 2 miles from one McD's and 3 miles from another (in the other direction). They used to be closer (@ 1 mi and 2 mi) but both moved and built new restaurants. Oddly one is across the street from Wendy's KFC, LJS, and an A&W and the other is between a Wendy's and a 5-Guys.

 

[Hoot]

We only have one fast food place 'round here.....Yep, McDonald's.
There is a brand new Jamaican restaurant that just opened here....gonna try it today (I hope)!

 

[bakechef]

Within 5 minutes of my house there are 4. That's just the immediate area, go another 5 minutes out and that number will easily double.

 

[cara]

I fear it's not much better in Europe - we don't have this distances, I'd crossed half of G in 145miles...

 

[PrincessFiona60]

I find it comforting to know there is a restroom at least 145 miles away from me at anytime...much closer than rest stops.

 

[PolishedTopaz]

What!!!!! None in Alaska????

 

[LPBeier]

Here in the Canadian West Coast there are three businesses that compete for market saturation and overkill!

1. Tim Horton's
2. Starbucks
3. McDonald's

Yes, ole Mickey D comes in third I'm afraid. In a twelve block radius we have three Tim's, three Starbies and 2 McD's.

 

[taxlady]

Here in the Canadian West Coast there are three businesses that compete for market saturation and overkill!

1. Tim Horton's
2. Starbucks
3. McDonald's

Yes, ole Mickey D comes in third I'm afraid. In a twelve block radius we have three Tim's, three Starbies and 2 McD's.

The only one of those that I go to is Timmie's. Much better coffee than Starbucks IMO. If I want an espresso type coffee, I'll go to 2nd Cup (or a non-chain place). Do you have those out West?

 

[LPBeier]

The only one of those that I go to is Timmie's. Much better coffee than Starbucks IMO. If I want an espresso type coffee, I'll go to 2nd Cup (or a non-chain place). Do you have those out West?

I also prefer Timmie's though at Christmas I am addicted to Starbucks Gingerbread lattes. Vancouver has a few 2nd Cups but not where I am. I am actually a fan of Blenz - both for their Roiboos Chai Latte and their sausage rolls.

But for meeting with my friends or a quick snack/drink when I am going to see Dad, I go for Tim's every time. Oh, yeah, the one by the hospital....make that FOUR Tim Horton's in a 12 block radius!

 

[CWS4322]

I find it comforting to know there is a restroom at least 145 miles away from me at anytime...much closer than rest stops.

Thanks for reminding me of that!