Fast Food Franchise Forum

Mr Rushmore:

Are you saying that for a thread to be moved to Fast Food forum, it needs to be about

a) A Fast Food vendor

--- A N D -- (heavy emphasis on this "and")

b) that fast food vendor must be a franchised chain?

If this is the case, then:

1) Waffle House is franchised, but it is not fast food. Topics on waffle house do not belong in that forum

2) Pioneer Chicken is not fast food, and appears to have died down in size (3 locations?) to the point where I don't think this is the kind of franchise you are targeting. It does not belong in the fast food forum

3) Howard Johnsons - pretty much the same story. It's a sit down place, not a burger in the bag place, and there are few if any locations left. It does not belong in the fast food forum.

4) on the other side of the coin, doesn't all discussion of Steak n Shake belong n the Fast Food forum, given your statement? This despite the fact that there is a review of Steak n Shake on this very site, written by Mt Stern himself. see http://www.roadfood.com/Reviews/Overview.aspx?RefID=507.

I'm still hoping you reply to my earlier post, and consider my suggestion.

I think the "purity" of roadfood is more about "non-corporate" than about "non-fast food", and I think many others will agree with this as a general principle.

TJ Jackson, it doesn't matter, there are no "rules" or "laws" - it's a guideline, and the moderators will interpret the guideline as they feel it will best benefit the Roadfood discussion. Their interpretation may not coincide with your, or anyone else's, thinking, but so what? As posters, everyone will do the best they can to put their posts in the right places. If they get moved, they get moved.

I for one am glad of the new forum. Of course I'm a member and in certain cases, probably considered the "ringleader" of the whiny clique of purists and forum police.

What I don't understand is what all the nick picking is about. It is what it is and deal with it

Very well then, no clarification.

Understood, accepted, ended.

I will address individual concerns about threads that should not be moved to the new forum with the admins directly.

Hi. I'm new here. Can someone please direct me to the nearest Waffle House?

ya'all worry too much.

Does that mean we have to read about Applebees, HoJo, Wafflehouse, etal in the real forums? Then we need to change the definition to relegate all of them to a franchise thread.

Not for nothin' - but what about "Chains and Franchises" instead? I'm not being nitpicky, but it does seem that it would at least point the Applebees/Fridays AND McDonald's folks in the right direction, wouldn't it?

Hello All,
"For now we see in a mirror dimly..." Paul of Tarsus
I am relatively new to Roadfood, and it was a bit bewildering the fight between fast food or coporate food franchise businesses vs. roadfood eateries. Frankly, I thought food was food and we were sharing our experiences and offering advice. A secondary benefit of this site was to get to know people and feel good that people were getting to know us. But I now see it is more, sorta the circumcised vs. the uncircumcised. (Please have a light heart and do not get offended by that analogy, it just follows my Paul quote).
In the last day or so, I have tried polishing that mirror and see something else.
I think, repeat, think, I see that Roadfood.Com is about appreciating, preserving, and spreading the joy of good, regional foods that give an identity and integrity to American food. American food roots were transplanted from all over the world, but has become part of us and also has an uniqueness due to a special American touch. And since we are such a mobile society, eating is so important because it is needed to survive, but also a bonding ritual that makes a stranger a little less strange. I am probably wrong, but my mirror is cloudy.
Thus it is upsetting, to parapharse the French, to witness the "McDonalization" of a site that is dedicated to discovering and sharing the knowledge of true, unique roadfood establishments, special dishes, or receipes.
At first, I thought, what snobbery. In truth, most of my limited knowledge is of fast food. These people want to stop my voice.
Then, I looked at the fast food section, read the entries, and realized I want more than fast food.
I want to benefit from others and share quality that is something different from a McDonald's or Taco Bell.
I don't want a site where I can just make noise.
So my future posting may be fewer, but hopefully more meaty. (I doubt that, when I have a few, I tend to type too much and say little).
I am thankful for the miscelleous sites where I can sup with others until I have something worthy to say.
Take Care,
Fieldthistle

Fieldthistle, I enjoyed your post up until the point that I started to think about Paul. I wonder what he would say about a site who's basic goal was to be sure that we eat good food as I travel...?I'm not sure he shared the same concerns as us Roadfooders. There should be a certain amount of (not sure what word to put here) about what we do here. Certainly we are overly fortunate.

Hello All,
Theedge, thanks for your words. We are fortunate. I believe Paul of Tarsus felt fortunate. And with all his travels, I am sure that Paul, in his own network at that time period, relied on a version of Roadfood.Com.. It would be an novel concept if someone compiled likely foods and places that the ancient and wise ones ate and visited for food on their journeys. Wait, that's my idea, please no one steal it.
Honestly, Theedge, the world is a needy place and it may seem over-indulgent to spend so much time talking about food while so many go hungry or are sick, in need of basic services, etc.. But my faith teaches me to help others when I can, but not to be burdened with guilt if I can enjoy my fortunate circumstances. Frankly, I have such few havens of peace and relaxations, that Roadfood.Com is a ministry to my soul. I love my brethren at this site, and can renew myself and be better to others that I encounter in the "real world" because of the time I spend here.
As the Preacher has said...for everything, there is a time and season...
Take Care,
Fieldthistle

It is kind of fascinating to think that Moses wrote words that turned out to be a pretty good song. And I remember the torrent of feelings when those words were read at my ex-wife's memorial

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Originally posted by Fieldthistle

Hello All,
Theedge, thanks for your words. We are fortunate. I believe Paul of Tarsus felt fortunate. And with all his travels, I am sure that Paul, in his own network at that time period, relied on a version of Roadfood.Com.. It would be an novel concept if someone compiled likely foods and places that the ancient and wise ones ate and visited for food on their journeys. Wait, that's my idea, please no one steal it.
Honestly, Theedge, the world is a needy place and it may seem over-indulgent to spend so much time talking about food while so many go hungry or are sick, in need of basic services, etc.. But my faith teaches me to help others when I can, but not to be burdened with guilt if I can enjoy my fortunate circumstances. Frankly, I have such few havens of peace and relaxations, that Roadfood.Com is a ministry to my soul. I love my brethren at this site, and can renew myself and be better to others that I encounter in the "real world" because of the time I spend here.
As the Preacher has said...for everything, there is a time and season...
Take Care,
Fieldthistle

Let's not forget that community and hospitality were very important to Him who Paul served. From the wedding at Cana to the last supper to the Emmaus road, good food and good conversation were a hallmark of His earthly life.

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Originally posted by Theedge

You people are amazing.. how did you make this!

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Originally posted by Kayleigh

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Originally posted by Theedge

You people are amazing.. how did you make this!

Huh?
I never saw this before.. you must be digging into the past.. lol

Hah, one of my more sarcastic moments. I need to know how to run art programs as I work in the t-shirt printing business. I made that one in Corel Draw.

When I found Roadfood.com this section was already here. Good idea! I now understand a bit more of the history here.

I was thinking if you just put an extra / between fast food and franchise, that might solve the posting questions here but....... it will not. What about fast food that is not a franchise, like hot dogs from local vendors? Oh well, this addition was a good idea to seperate some stuff from the true roadfood concept.

I love it here and WOW have I learned allot. Thanks all!!!
Joe

I guess it was hidden pre me Michael. It always poped up when I clicked "active topics". Maybe because it was always active. I am a roadfooder at heart, but I do think it is a good idea to keep your eyes open as to what is going on around you. And with 7 grandzillas, I seam to end up at some fast food place more often than I would like. What I learn here helps me deal with that.
Joe