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The Origins and Evolution of McDonald’s

McDonald’s, the world’s largest fast-food restaurant chain and one of the most recognized brands on the planet, has left an indelible mark on over 100 countries globally. Its iconic golden arches can be spotted in

Retro Commercials: Michael J. Fox for Diet Pepsi

OldSchool80s

I don’t know about you, but commercials can often take me back to my formative years as quickly as any song or movie can. That is why we will continue this semi-regular feature on ’80s commercials

Fascinating Facts About McDonald’s Big Mac

Mickey Yarber

McDonald’s Big Mac is one of the most famous fast food menu items in the world. I’m sure almost everyone reading this has enjoyed at least one of them in their lifetime. Some of us

Pushing the Envelope | Three companies that are making bold decisions in their product offerings

Chad Droze

Hello Folks. I’m somewhat of a newbie here writing articles for TRN. After joining the gang last year and seeing the styles of the great bloggers here who write and speak on a variety of

A Brief History of Chuck E. Cheese

The Retro Network

In the realm of retro pop culture, few things evoke as much nostalgia as the mention of Chuck E Cheese pizza. For decades, this iconic family entertainment center has been a haven for kids and

The History of Crystal Pepsi

Jeff Sheldon

“It could have been more than just a novelty.”-David Novak, creator of Crystal Pepsi During the 90s, we were introduced to many new and exciting products. Back then, large corporations were more willing to take

The Story of McDonald’s McJordan Special

Mickey Yarber

McDonald’s has a long history of creating special, limited-time, menu items. Some have gone on to great success like the McRib. Others have been short-lived like McPizza. Most of their special offerings have been available

The Failed Coke MagiCan Promotion of 1990

Mickey Yarber

In the ’80s and ’90s, America had some of the best contests. We had Publisher’s Clearing House where you could win huge fake checks. We had McDonald’s Monopoly which took just as long and was

Pizza Hut is Bringing Back the Big New Yorker

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Pizza Hut is reviving a menu item from the 1990s that fans have been demanding: The Big New Yorker. Pizza Hut debuted The Big New Yorker in 1999. Measuring 16 inches across, the pie is 30

Crunch for Your Life! The Top 5 Halloween Cereals of All Time

The Retro Network

This is a guest post by Dan Goubert from Cerealously. For the absolute best coverage of old and new cereal, visit him on the web and follow him on Twitter. What’s the most “Cereal Holiday?”

Burger King Introduces the Ghost Pepper Whopper for a Limited Time

The Retro Network

Burger King is celebrating the 2022 Halloween Season with the debut of the new Ghost Pepper Whopper with an Orange Bun! The Ghost Pepper Whopper features a flame-grilled beef patty, spicy queso, crispy jalapeños, bacon, and ghost pepper cheese, all on