A Florida City Council Considers Banning Fast Food Chains
We have no shortage of fast food options in Florida. Sure we don’t have In-N-Out Burgers… yet. But In-N-Out is getting closer. But try to drive a mile on a major roadway in the Tampa area without passing a McDonald’s or Chick-fil-A. Well one city council in the state is looking to stop any kind of fast food chains from even having one location. And it looks like the measure might pass as the initial plan to explore the idea won by an overwhelming 6-1 vote.
According to the Herald-Tribune, City Council Member Ron Smith is asking for support to prohibit any fast food chains from opening on the island of Venice. While there are McDonald’s and other fast food chains on South Tamiami Trail inland that do have a Venice address, on the island where Historic Downtown Venice is located and all the beaches are, you won’t find a single McDonald’s, Wendy’s. You won’t even the big one: Chick-fil-A. But that’s specifically the chain that’s prompting the debate.
The report in the Herald-Tribune talks about a rumor that a Chick-fil-A location might open where the Venice Cirus Arena used to be. There’s some pretty significant history there. It was once the home of the Ringling Circus. In fact, one plan back in 2019 was to name the area “Ringling Park,” according to mysuncoast.com. The Venice City Council voted to grant the 75 year lease to a Michigan investor. They said back in 2019 the developer wanted to use the area for a hotel, medical office spaces, and yes, a restaurant.
Loopholes?
So far, no paperwork is on record saying they want to put a Chick-fil-A in the neighborhood, according to the Herald-Tribune. Right now, the only drive thru windows on the island are for banks and a dry cleaner. One restaurant does have a pickup window for take out orders. Gold Rush BBQ is a family owned and operated spot well known for their gold mining theme and sweet tea. They’ve been around for about 20 years, according to their website. Customers can dine in or carry out. But there’s no fast food style drive thru. [Sources: Herald-Tribune, MySuncoast.com]
5 Best Fast Food Items On The Value Menu
Today, there are seemingly unlimited options in the fast food landscape. You have options for burgers, chicken sandwiches, tacos, and more. Anything you want you can have. When you’re on-the-go and looking for a quick bite, there’s nothing better than the value menu. Every fast food restaurant has one. Here are the best fast food items on the value menu.
We all know that fast food is appealing because of its low price and easy access. With prices for combos on the rise, I find myself looking at the value menu more often than ever before. I need to save where I can!
Some burgers from McDonald’s (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)
Best Of The Best
I have spent so much time in drive-thrus that I think I could be considered an expert witness in a court case, at this point. I’ve seen delicious items come and go, prices climb, and experiences all the promos and deals. Why did KFC get rid of the Twister? When will McDonald’s bring back the famous Snack Wraps? These are all questions I ask every day, and sadly have no answers for. However, one day…we will get them back. I truly believe it in my heart of hearts.
I could go on and on about my love for the value menu. I’d say at least once a week I think back on my high school days when the Junior Bacon Cheeseburger from Wendy’s was only 99 cents. Do you remember that? 99 cents! It was amazing. Now, the price for one JBC is closer to $3 than it is 99 cents. I feel like this is the new version of that old “back in my day, we’d walk 2 miles to school up hill both ways! stories your grandparents would tell. Now, these stories are all about how low the value menu prices were back in our day. “When I was your age, every item on the dollar menu was a dollar!”
After years of research, I’ve finally identified the best of the best when it comes to value menus. On this list, you’ll find burgers, chicken sandwiches, tacos, and even some items that fall into the ‘miscellaneous’ category. Without further delay, let’s get to the list!
The 5 Best Fast Food Items On The Value Menu
Super model Heidi Klum poses with Snack Wraps (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)
McChicken - McDonald's
It never misses. Of all the value menu chicken sandwiches, none are better than the McChicken.
DES PLAINES, IL – OCTOBER 24: In this photo illustration, a McChicken sandwich sits with typical Dollar Menu items sold at a McDonald’s restaurant on October 24, 2013 in Des Plaines, Illinois. McDonald’s has announced it will make changes to its low-priced Dollar Menu, which includes items like coffee, small fries, hamburgers and apple pies. The new menu, dubbed the Dollar Menu and More, will offer some higher priced options such as the grilled Onion Cheddar Burger and a McChicken sandwich. (Photo Illustration by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
