Wendy's, Old Fashioned Hamburgers - Life in America

[@Cryo837]

4:27 - "Where's The Beef!!??" = marketing gold. Best fast food commercial ever.

[@lindawolffkashmir2768]

“Where’s The Beef?” was actually one of a series of surrealistic ads they had running at the time, showing faults of other fast food places. “Park It!” centered on the fact that after your order, you had to pull over and wait for them to bring out your food. “Through The Mill.” represented fast food restaurants that had frozen patties produced through a mechanical process, and not fresh beef, then another was how other fast food restaurants had food that looked and tasted the same, no matter what you ordered, and was represented by a Russian fashion show where the model came out wearing the same outfit, just carrying a different accessory each time. Plenty others of these, too. Funny stuff.

[@JL-sm6cg]

It was a fun slogan for the time. Now it's kind of cringe-worthy.

[@Rita-yw2tn]

Yes it was the best of the best it was genius marketing

[@MichaelBoyce-tm2vw]

RIP Clara Peller.

[@Angie2343]

ONE of the best, you mean.

[@llhministries9083]

I used to manage a Wendy's in Ohio and met Dave Thomas, he was a great guy.

[@Superfreq69]

My step father was golfing buddy with a guy that was Dave Thomas best friend. He kept asking him to partner with him to start the Burger place. He always told Dave "No way!" there is Burger King, Burger Chef, McD, etc. It won't fly! So Dave told him,"If you don't go with me, I'll do it by myself!" He told Dave to have at it. I'm sure he kicked himself the rest of his life! lol

[@kati-ana]

He came across as a great guy. I wished I'd had a dad like him, that's how kind he seemed to me.

[@jeffreyrigged]

i met him as a kid at a shoneys in pigeon forge. super nice fellow.

[@lindabaron4584]

@@kati-ana I wish you had a great dad like that too. 🙂

[@JOHNJ0HN9111]

@@kati-ana I AGREE MAN... SOME DAD'S JUST YELL AT YOU ALL THE TIME...

[@patriciadickson2968]

I worked at Wendy's when I was in college. I remember winning "Best Dressed" one month. I was so proud to win that award.

[@moemcgovern7345]

You should be.

[@1mespud]

Dave Thomas was a workaholic. He once quoted that: "People who love what they do don't like to take vacations". During his travels, he would ask to volunteer to help out at hotel kitchens to learn and discover better ideas in food preparations, Always a thinker this guy.

[@noble604]

I had no idea he passed away nearly 20 years ago. I also didn’t know about the foster care and adoption monies raised. That’s wonderful. Rest In Peace, Mr Thomas

[@davidfasano7210]

So true, but at 69....ya might wanna slow down a bit...Tahiti comes to mind!!

[@jefferypardue7509]

@@noble604 Dave Thomas also wrote two books one about his life and one about adopting children and their stories.

[@noble604]

Jeffery Pardue - thank you so much for sharing. I didn’t know that.

[@lohphat]

"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." Travel expands the mind and allows you to get a wider perspective the world. Working yourself to the bone isn't honorable, it's a sign of desperation. You only have one life. Get out more.

[@NEONPARADlSE]

Mr. Thomas seemed like a pretty good guy. To leave a legacy that continues to help less fortunate kids is an admirable one. I should start going to Wendy's more often.

[@davidfasano7210]

Try the triple if your really hungry 😋...

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

You should.

[@George-nn8ui]

I think some companies have a non profit organization in order to defray taxes., I know Bill Gates did that.

[@brunobiava4833]

For a couple years you could get a free frosty every week for a year if you donated to the Adoption Awareness Foundation... I couldn't get the Frostiest after I became diabetic, but I still donated to the cause. I still prefer Wendy's if for no other reason than they care about helping children get adopted. I have heard that the reason for this is that Dave Thomas himself was adopted.

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

@@brunobiava4833 Yep, it was mentioned in the video that Dave was adopted.

[@firstnamelastname6171]

I miss the old style tables and chairs in them. Images of want ads from newspapers of yesteryear.

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

I miss those too.

[@hoodagooboy5981]

I forgot about that.

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

@@hoodagooboy5981 It gave it that feel of my basement, as we had that look on the walls too!

[@greatesttoysevermade3693]

Don’t forget about the psychedelic plastic jewelry curtain, anybody out there remember that?

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

@@greatesttoysevermade3693 My basement had one of those lining the stairway.

[@philiprichards2010]

Wendy's has been one of my favorite fast food restaurants for several years.

[@timetowakeup6302]

I could not agree more. Since I was a 5 year old boy, I've always preferred them over McDonald's and Burger King. Simply better quality.

[@toddprater14]

Wendy’s has the best fast food burgers I agree.McDonald’s and bk are nasty,won’t go there..

[@walterweddle7644]

I like Wendy's better than most other fast food restaurants because I have never had heartburn after dining at Wendy's.

[@davidfasano7210]

Dave Thomas was a genius who not only was an exceptional business man, but cared about others as well....Thanksmy friend!!

[@0blivioniox864]

Oh man, I STILL miss that wendy's salad/pasta/burrito bar... Used to go there as a teenager and enjoy the hell out of that.

[@daviclar867]

Yeah, and you know why they took it out too dontcha? lol

[@0blivioniox864]

@@daviclar867 did it have something to do with me? lol 😆

[@jerrysullivan8424]

It was the crab meat that I loved on the salad Bar.

[@jimconaty5579]

@@daviclar867 no why did they stop the salad ,pasta ,taco bar.

[@daviclar867]

@@jimconaty5579 do you see one?

[@billsharp3786]

Dave's Single has always been my favorite fast food burger. Wish Wendy's still had the salad bar.

[@TheTrollMastah]

I go for the double or triple

[@rickdavid244]

I was Dave's gay lover

[@Kelle0284]

That would be a real hoot.

[@madamesalamander16]

Dave Thomas is an excellent case study in how to succeed in big business and never compromise your good morals. I miss his voice! I bet most of us could still recognize it; not because it was particularly noteworthy, but because it was so friendly and unpretentious. Just like him, I suppose! If we currently had commercials like Dave Thomas made commercials, I would start watching television again.

[@badad0166]

If you've ever seen the countless out takes he did when shooting those commercials, you'd agree that as an actor, he was a hell of a businessman...

[@unclejj2350]

In high school, during the 80s, we had an elderly substitute teacher named Mrs Patterson. She looked so much like Clara Peller, we used to say " Where's the Beef?" to her all of the time...needless to say, she didn't like that very much...lol

[@kuhnhan]

That slogan got old fast.

[@bradleyusery7389]

In high school, during the 90s, I had a bright yellow tshirt with that slogan. Below it was an arrow pointing to my crotch.... The principal made me go home and change shirts.

[@zabadazidit]

@@bradleyusery7389 Are you sure it wasn't pointing to a Filet O' Fish? ;-)

[@Kelle0284]

Ah. She should have lightened up.

[@loveandfaith6517]

Yep... "where's the beef" I remember that well! 🤩

[@noble604]

I was watching the show with Michael Strahan, Kiki Palmer and Sarah, and they were playing a “generations” game with the cast of a sitcom. They would ask teens/20 somethings questions about previous generations to see how much they know and they’d ask older people questions about this generation and see how much they know about this culture now. Teens were asked “what popular slogan was introduced by Wendy’s in the 1980s?” Lol nobody knew it, (Moral - This might have been all the rage then but time erases it lol.)

[@loveandfaith6517]

@@noble604 I agree.. things mattered more back then. We appreciated life!.. 😀

[@nonsense1558]

One of the best advertising slogans of all time.

[@noble604]

emma lane - The teens/20 somethings lost and they were mad. Lol they said how do you expect us to know about “where’s the beef? We weren’t alive then but you’re alive now and you know about this culture now because you’re alive in it. It’s not fair.” Lol the older people were dancing around and yelling “where’s the beef?” LOL

[@sharonrose9994]

@@noble604 my teen son probably would of been able to ace that: he’s had to hear my “where’s the beef!” several times over the years!! He’s even watched the commercials with me on KZbin!! Just keeping the 80’s alive!! 🙀😹😹

[@ilovegoodsax]

I well remember the Wendy's salad bar back in the 80s. It was awesome!😋💯

[@larrydewein401]

Having worked at Wendy's for a time, the problem with the salad bar was that it was difficult to keep fresh, Took a lot of time and time is precious in a fast food place.

[@ilovegoodsax]

@@larrydewein401 I can only imagine the upkeep and most likely became cost prohibitive and the reason they no longer have it in their restaurants, but their salad bar sure was good!

[@jessfloyd8792]

I worked at a Wendy's when in High School. I was the dining room attendant mostly. Taking trays, refills and keeping up that salad bar was no fun. People dropped chopped eggs on the kale border constantly and I spent lots of time changing out the kale.

[@greenidguy9292]

Burger Chef had one as well along with customize your burger on one side of it, so you could buy a .55 plain burger and make it a cheese burger along with other toppings for free. Talk ab about a big bargain.

[@NanuqoftheNorth]

Yeah, it was. That is, until one time when I watched the guy in front of me pick up the serving spoon from the refried beans container, lick it and then put it back into the container. No bueno! Needless to say, that was the last time I ordered from Wendy's all you could eat salad bar.

[@19chucki74]

I stop at Wendy's at least twice a week for a Dave's double meal, on my way home from work. Love it always. Maybe I'll get a frosty next time.😁

[@gregoryclemen1870]

I always liked the tables with the "OLD" advertisements on it!!!!. I would always rush to a table and beat my friends, so I would be able to read the advertisements right side up.

[@disoriented1]

Nothing wrong with the new logo...but still love the old one...and the 'advertisement' tables. I miss those kaiser rolls they served back in the '80s...and Wendy's '80s breakfasts!

[@gregoryclemen1870]

I do not think that the "WENDY'S" restauants are family owned now that "DAVE" is long gone excluding the franchised ones

[@pghcoyote]

I was looking for a comment on the turn-of-the-century ads on the tables. As a kid who loved antiques, I'd study those tables as I ate. Some fantastic machinery there!

[@gregoryclemen1870]

@@pghcoyote , I am thinking that we are getting too old for anyone that remembers those tables ( 50 years ago). the machinery back then was designed for years of service, and had the ability to be repaired through a supply of replacement parts. today it is bought, used, and when it needs to be worked on-------- forget it!!!!, go and buy a new one!!!!!

[@pghcoyote]

@@gregoryclemen1870 I think many locations had those tables through the early to mid 80s. I agree about the planned obsolescence of machinery. Some you still COULD repair, but the spare parts/PCBs are no longer made after a VERY brief period as well.

[@elle5031]

I was 18 and in college in 1980. I was so poor. I used to get a Wendy's single, no fries, no drink...just asked for glass of water...and my high school best friend worked there. She used to talk about how clean they were. And the high quality of food. That meant a lot to me because she was not easily impressed

[@Kelle0284]

If your best friend worked there, she should have tried to cut ✂ you some kind of a deal.

[@Daledavispratt]

We here in Ohio were very disappointed when Wendy's closed their original restaurant on Broad St.

[@timmmahhhh]

I visited there on a stop in Columbus once about 20 years ago, that's really sad to hear.

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

@@timmmahhhh It was, I once rode past it when I was in Columbus in the mid 90's.

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

When did they close? I sure hope they bring it back to life. LoL 😅

[@JL-sm6cg]

How long ago was that? I lived in Columbus for about 8 months in 1993-94 and I remember seeing it.

[@9ZERO6]

I fondly remember remember volunteering at COSI back in the late 80's and going to that Wendy's. It was super cool.

[@sharonrose9994]

I remember my first Wendy’s single, in the early 80’s, I was in love!! Back in the 80’s my favorite commercials where the old ladies and “Where’s the Beef!” what a classic!! I have to say I miss the salad bar, but Wendy’s prepared salads are really good!! Thanks for the great video!! It’s nice to remember when…..

[@elwin38]

When i was a kid in the 70's, the hamburgers were great but it was the chili that was so good. From my late teens(mid 80's) until now, it's the triple cheesburger(mustard, ketchup, pickles)and a large fry. Sometimes i'll add a spicy chicken sandwich and nuggets.

[@kat35lulu88]

You are a wild man!!!!! Love that menu!!!

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Man you guys sure lived in a golden era for burgers.

[@Porsche996driver]

Ever put chili on the burger? There’s a place out here SoCal called Tommy’s that puts chili on all the burgers. Hot mess indeed lol. Nice man.

[@johnnylapsick6826]

@@Porsche996driver I recently saw a lady fix a fully dressed 1/4 pound cheeseburger with a large slice of a fresh Fried Green Tomato on top. I thought I bet that is so delicious as I love both! 😂👌

[@WhitneyAbrina]

Now you got me craving all of it! I don't have a Wendy's.

[@firstnamelastname6171]

Clara Peller had a small role in the 1985 comedy movie "Moving Violations."

[@greatesttoysevermade3693]

Great movie!

[@vangogo6819]

She looked like my mother in law who would come along nine years later😵 she moved to Florida in protest six months after I stole her precious son,lol.

[@marka.graffakasnakebitenat3736]

I wonder if Clara Peller and Dave Thomas ever fooled around?

[@vangogo6819]

@@marka.graffakasnakebitenat3736 My cats breath smells like cat food.

[@greatesttoysevermade3693]

@@marka.graffakasnakebitenat3736 Dave was too scared to, he was afraid she’d look down and say, “Where’s the Beef?!”

[@4321eyeseeyou]

One thing they should never have stopped and should have been mentioned, Wendy's Apple Dumpling. I always used to add the Chocolate Frosty as a topping on the Apple Dumpling, really was the best, the Hamburger, Fries, Frosty with Apple Dumpling.

[@noble604]

Lol I’d get their book of 10 frosty coupons for a dollar around trick or treat time and use them for me lol

[@wantingoneangel8976]

PhiEphesian 6:13+ Where I lived I do not remember any Apple Dumplings at Wendy's. However, that sounds like it was delicious:)!!

[@russellyoung2900]

@@noble604 uh

[@tumbleweed57]

Omg, those apple dumplings were soo good!! I miss those!

[@cawj7896]

I feel old that I remember the dumplings. They really were delicious.

[@Cryo837]

3:20 - The Frosty is what drew me to Wendy's. Absolutely delicious.

[@anthonychihuahua]

I buy their $1 key tag at the beginning of the year good for a free Junior Frosty all year with a purchase 🍦

[@zoo7351]

Pro tip -vanilla ice cream add coca powder and sugar mix well, instant frosty

[@CarsandCats]

The first time I got one they gave me a straw and no spoon. I thought it was a broken milkshake, it was impossible. LOL!

[@tenfour000]

Its similar to but not better than Arby's jamocha.

[@cdldriver2348]

November 1991, Naval Air Station Keflavik Iceland opened its first Wendy's in that country. I ate there 3 times a day until I transferred 3 weeks later back to the states.

[@debg3697]

I used to manage a Wendy's in Virginia and I remember when people would come through the drive-thru and say "Where's the Beef" Those were the days.

[@ebogar42]

I worked at one in VA and not long after I started I was making sandwiches and forgot the hamburger. My cousins husband is the one who got it and came up and showed it to me and said, "where's the beef"? Everyone just laughed. I was embarrassed I forgot.

[@dean828]

Wendy's is just pure American... Dave Thomas and his legacy of hard work, dreams, passion, plans, and purpose for Life lives on in his company and foundation.

[@BuzzcutGtr]

I was a senior in high school (and working at Burger King LOL) when "Where's The Beef?" hit. A bunch of 17-year-old boys working the closing shift at Burger King, listening to Eddie Murphy's first album and hollering "WHERE'S THE BEEF?" were a BK manager's worst nightmare. Good times!

[@rhondadavis4285]

Yes I have dipped my fries in that delicious chocolate Frosty and my husband said that Wendy’s burgers are the juiciest of all and I really love the fact that they are so authentic💜 When I took my daughter there the first time she also said the burgers are very juicy

[@1lmav]

I love the artery-clogging, heart stopping Baconater along with chili cheese fries! They're sooo good!! I once bought a "Where's The Beef?" t-shirt in support of his adoption foundation and I still wear it. I loved Clara!! I frequent the first Canadian location in Hamilton.

[@Porsche996driver]

I’ve heard he was a Good Sam but didn’t know about his adoption story and support. That’s another legacy, surely impacted many lives.

[@draveed]

Thanks to this video, I'm having Wendy's for dinner.

[@keiththomas3141]

Hahaha ... I don't blame you.

[@pamelamays4186]

Wendy's Chili: YUM! "Where's the beef?" is the only slogan I can think of that was politicized. Presidential candidate Walter Mondale threw it in during on of his campaign speeches.

[@brunobiava4833]

Wendy's Chili is identical to the chili my mom made...I miss her a lot, but when I go to Wendy's, I usually get about 4 large Chili's to take home and freeze. It will keep for about a month, so I can still have a taste of 'mom's cooking' from time to time!

[@Porsche996driver]

Right i remember that. Clever to adopt that slogan ha.

[@zabadazidit]

@@Porsche996driver Maybe that's why he lost in a 49-to-1 landslide versus Reagan.

[@theweakestlink2278]

I miss Wendy's! It was so good back in the day when I was a kid. Ever since they changed their fries, I rarely eat there anymore.

[@ebogar42]

They changed them again and they are much better.

[@trainsupporter9088]

I haven't been to a Wendy's in a long time, but I always enjoyed their excellent chili...it was my late dad's favorite. I can't speak of the quality now, but when I ate there, their food was delicious.

[@wendyc7730]

I just brought home a bunch of Dave's singles, fries and chili for dinner. My mother was very impressed with the great taste and freshness of the lettuce and tomato. The fries weren't too salty either. She said "the chain has really kicked it up a notch. It's even better now than when it arrived in the '80s" We started going to Wendy's when they arrived her in southwestern Connecticut. My Dad loved the chili, Mom enjoyed the frosty's and I just thought it was cool to have a restaurant same as my name 😀. I also enjoyed the food too. Dad's gone now, so now I enjoy the chili. I highly recommend going. I hope your area is as good the 3 we have here in Fairfield County Connecticut.

[@noble604]

I go and get a small cup of Wendy’s chili for my dad at least once a week. He loves Wendy’s chili and he could eat it every other day. I understand your memories with your dad!

[@trainsupporter9088]

@@noble604 Thank you! I'm glad you have those opportunities with your dad. My dad died at a fairly young age - those times are fleeting and go by quickly. Your dad is fortunate to have you!

[@trainsupporter9088]

@Nathan Michaels I will cherish those memories. I don't eat out much at all and when I do, I prefer "mom and pop" type places. Actually, I process much of my fresh food - this summer I've been busy processing blackberries and I make a chilled blackberry cream soup (minus the seeds) - it is so good on a hot day!

[@trainsupporter9088]

@@wendyc7730 Thank you - it sounds like you have a nice place there. We do have a Wendy's here in town, but I don't go out much to eat - I like making my own things...but a Frosty sounds great right about now! It's so hot here in SC!

[@allen_p]

I remember when Wendy's came to the Houston area. We went to the Pasadena, Texas location. Their patties were thick and the burgers actually looked like their photos. That didn't last very long.

[@hoodagooboy5981]

When I was in my late teens, I would order a Single, a Triple, Chilly, Fries, and a large Frosty. I weighted 125 lbs then.

[@anthonychihuahua]

Did they call you skinny? Lol 😉😁 Cute doggo 🐶♥️

[@sumbeech1484]

Mr. Thomas was takin' way too soon ! Truly a great man ! RIP

[@vanessamartinez211]

Dave Thomas died in 2002 at age 69.

[@dorotheawalker7985]

Oh man I am so old I remember going to Wendy's as a little girl when it frist opened with my grandma.

[@juliemarchese-temple7749]

Wendy's is the ONLY fast food restaurant that serves BAKED POTATOES!!!

[@jefferypardue7509]

If I'm not mistaken I believe Arby's also used to sell baked potatoes decades ago but stopped I think when they merged with Wendy's for a short bit. I think it was a bacon cheddar broccoli version they had at Arby's

[@CarsandCats]

I sure have had many of them of the years along with some chili.

[@BakedRBeans]

Carl's Jr. had them around 1998. They were really good! They were discontinued at some point.

[@vwhite3055]

I just read an article that Wendy's recently passed Burger King to take the #2 spot.

[@westonmeyer3110]

That is because Burger King is dying. Even McDonalds is starting to struggle. It used to be that Burger Kings were always on the next street from a McDonalds, but now they are becoming as rare as Rallys was back in the early 2000s.

[@bunbun8001]

I need a large chocolate frosty

[@dant4802]

Don’t forget the large fries!

[@keithbalke6352]

Captain America America Very likely Canola or Soy bean oils........very bad

[@bunbun8001]

I traveled the 14 mile round trip and got Two and they cost me a bit over $5. Put one in the freezer for later.

[@sweeshaman]

i love everything wendys has to offer, but id love it if they went back to their original fries :(

[@TheFoodieCutie]

I always remember the Dave Thomas commercials. Yes I know that commercials are acting and stuff, but I’ve come to learn that the wholesomeness that Dave showed on camera was what he was mostly like in real life. It was nice to see Dave Thomas on the commercials for WENDYS.

[@michaelshields7777]

I attend the annual Italian Gathering car show in Dublin, Ohio, every year, and all the money raised goes towards the Dave Thomas Adoption Foundation. I am also adopted, so I support this every year.

[@KenH-tj3fw]

When I was in school, Dave came to speak and got lost, was so polite and humble (and funny), was such a pleasure to meet him.

[@BigRob13Az]

Is it just me or are these videos so relaxing and therapeutic 😃✌💜

[@Gold_gyrl]

After eating Wendy's, I don't even want to eat McDonald's anymore.

[@TheBrandon40500]

I wouldn't classify McDonald's as actual food. The stuff never rots and it all tastes like cardboard.

[@TheBrandon40500]

@Nathan Michaels Because one is delicious the other is garbage.

[@keiththomas3141]

I agree. Wendy's is STILL better then Burger King and McDonald's. McDonald's is the worst!

[@Gold_gyrl]

@@TheBrandon40500 basically lol

[@khankake9576]

In terms of sales. McDonald's still outsells Burger King and Wendy's worldwide. So McDonald's is the most popular out of the three.

[@johnkemper1027]

Now that I am old. My dates say “ where’s the beef” when it’s time to get busy.

[@wantingoneangel8976]

Wendy's is very nostalgic for me and my favorite fast food restaurant:)!! I think Wendy's should be number 1 and not number 3!! And I so remember as a Child, seeing that Commercial, "Where's the Beef?" and I used to laugh every time:)!! Also, I used to collect stickers as a Child and I have a sticker of Clara Peller asking, "Where's the Beef?" in my sticker album, which I have saved:)!! My Late Dad really LOVED to eat Wendy's chilly and I so enjoyed Wendy's hamburgers, which I think tasted way better than the other fast food restaurants:)!! My Mom, my Brother, my Late Grandparents and I LOVED Wendy's Frosty:)!! Unfortunately I am now lactose intolerant, but it was a nice treat from the past:)!! Also, At the former Wendy's that is no longer in my neighborhood, had Salad Bars into the Late 1990s:)!! My Mom, my Late Dad, and I all LOVED to eat the Salad along with the pasta and garlic bread, all at Wendy's:)!! In addition to this, as a Child, Wendy's Table Tops had the antique Newspapers with antique sales adds from the turn of the Century:)!! As a Child, I so LOVE to read them:)!! And on a visit to Wendy's in 1995, I got a Happy Meal and I still have the Pink Rocking horse Toy that opens up with a Cabbage Patch girl rocking in a tiny rocking horse along with a dial which I can change the setting from day to night:)!!! Thank you so much for this really awesome history on Wendy's:)!! And God Bless Dave Thomas for helping with Adoptions:)!! He sounded like a real kind hearted person:)!!!

[@CHUX933]

My first Wendy's burger was in 1978, it was the juiciest burger I had ever had. It would take two napkins to wipe your hands when you ate it. Something happened with the way the make them, they aren't juicy anymore.

[@cm1133]

I miss when Wendy’s burgers were wrapped in a foil wrapper. Today’s paper wrapper lacks the panache of the foil wrapper.

[@divaah4406]

Still wrapped in foil in California.

[@glenrankin7512]

And Arkansas

[@joannamcpeak7531]

They use foil in Tennessee

[@noble604]

Great channel!

[@mdgraystone]

The combination of chocolate and vanilla explains why the frosty is better tasting than 99% of the competition.

[@viewfromtheroad2656]

I first discovered fries dipped in a shake about 1960, been a habit of mine ever since, no matter who's fries and shake it is.

[@neils9739]

One of my friends was one of the First "Dave's Kids" After Dave Thomas died he left him a store/franchise of his choice, paid for his college, and left him $250,000 dollars. The Thomas family were Great people.

[@dimethedude]

Out of the big three Wendy’s takes the crown

[@lanacampbell-moore4549]

My first job was at Wendy's@14 Thanks for sharing😊

[@marcellamcduffie8218]

We still eat Wendy's Hamburgers and we also Love their little specials that they have and of course the cute little girl with her two pic tails lol thanks for sharing this upload.😘😊

[@jbsmith966]

i remember the beef patties being rectangle shaped. The ends would overhang the edge of the bun , and they were great. Then Dave passed away and Wendy took over and immediately went into the new sheriff in town mode and the beef patties immediately got smaller and closer to the burgers that Wendy's used to mock in their commercials. Now the burgers usually meh 99% of the time...a mere OK at best if you somehow get a freshly cooked one, which usually only by accident. Not worth going out of your way for to be honest. Something is wrong when a burger joints chicken sandwiches are better quality wise than what is supposed to be the main attraction - the burgers . These days i rarely if ever go there . They lost focus after Dave passed way and it shows. I laugh when i see "quality is our recipe" , that could not be further from the truth.

[@luisreyes1963]

One thing for sure, Wendy's has the better burger. 🍔

[@margaretsen7479]

My coworkers had a chili contest. My coworker won best chili. She laughed and said that she didn’t make it. She bought Wendy’s chili. So good.

[@fuzzy6813]

I love the chili I can't get enough of it. With a large order of french fries. 👍

[@daviclar867]

I'll never forget my first Wendy's cheeseburger. It was 1978, I was barely 11 and unfortunately my grandfather passed away and we traveled from Virginia to Iowa to attend his funeral. My dad drove us around town, Ames, to get refamiliar where he grew up and we stopped at a Wendy's and had lunch. Best fast-food burger I had at that point, big and juicy. That's back when after the burgers were cooked they put them in a warm bath of water which they long ago stop doing because of sanitation requirements.

[@parkb5320]

I love Wendy’s. After moving to Japan, I noticed the absence of Wendy’s in Tokyo, but fortunately they made collaboration restaurants with Japanese chain First Kitchen, so that I can still enjoy a great Wendy’s burger. They are very expensive, though. In Japan a basic Wendy’s mean costs the equivalent of $10.00!

[@getoffmydarnlawn]

Of the four burger chains by my home town (McDonald's, Burger King, Hardee's and Wendy's) Wendy's was always considered the 'nice burger place' when I was growing up. I still prefer Burger King if I had to choose, but Wendy's isn't a slouch in the fast food burger battle.

[@Kelle0284]

I still like to go to Hardee's and get a nice Frisco Burger or two.

[@davidkost418]

I loved the baconator and I still like the original single - Dave Thomas was a great salesman because he believed in his products and he seemed like a wonderful fun guy.

[@elwin38]

@2:30...look at those prices!!😲👀

[@extramile150]

I'm going to Wendy's tomorrow! I'm 72 now, and remember the first Wendy's to arrive in Vineland, NJ. Always a good burger and still is to this day. Burger Chef was good too, back then.

[@joelfrombethlehem]

My 1st encounter with Wendy's was October 1980 in Nashville Tennessee. I've frequented Wendy's ever since that time.

[@TheBrandon40500]

Nashville! I frequent the one on Nolensville rd and the one on Bell rd.

[@nomadman1196]

Back in 1987, I would go to Wendy's everyday for lunch and get a side salad. During that year, I lost over 100 lbs. Thanks Dave. 👍

[@ChadQuick270W]

Thank you so much for this one. I was hoping you’d make a video about Wendy’s. 👍

[@ernestmchugh3132]

I always liked their food and Clara was funny!

[@keiththomas3141]

I first went into a Wendy's in Eastern Ohio way back 1974. I was blown away by the quality of their hamburgers and their fries. Their hamburgers were by far the best.

[@Kelle0284]

I went to a Wendy's in Laramie, Wyoming. I was blown away by the wind when I exited the place.

[@medusagorgon8432]

I never cared much for Wendy’s…but when they changed their fries a few years back that was a game changer for me. Plus it helped A LOT that the expanded their chicken sandwich selection as I cannot physically process beef.

[@billlonee9470]

So glad that you mentioned his charitable works. A truly stand-up guy, Dave told a story of when he was working with Harland Sanders and realized, one day, that he was staring at the 11 herbs and spices recipe. Out of respect, he never told anyone what the magic formula was. Dude made his own money.

[@jpolar394]

I was never a big customer of any fast food, I perfer munching on a bag of radishes or heating up a bag of frozen vegetables, but the music in this video today kind of made my day.

[@AGhostintheHouse]

2013 is also when I noticed that the larger burgers no longer tastes as good as they used to. I'd go to Wendy's when I wanted a simple delicious burger with just cheese, mayo, tomato and some salt. It doesn't even taste like beef anymore, I only go there for the chicken sandwiches now.

[@aaron1780]

Since i found this channel i get excited to see new ones posted. I have been thinking of some videos that i would like to see. We are in texas and have HEB grocery stores and they have a long history. As well as whataburger and it would be cool to see a video of Uhaul as well. Thanks for the content.

[@jmed412]

I remember during the hay day of the super value menu it would be so busy that when you got in line you had an order for to fill out to make the ordering faster

[@Nowitsfound]

That first restaurant sat across the street from cosi and was awesome when we'd go on field trips at school

[@chucknewman7076]

Yep! Fries dipped in a Frosty! Simply delicious.

[@keithwilson6060]

I never heard of that before now. Sounds not so good.

[@samiam619]

I like the fries and love the Frosty too much to combine them!

[@chriszenko6355]

Meet Dave once when i was a kid working as a waiter in a Hotel he had me running and told me he will take care of me He left no tip but gave me a button to wear with a picture of himself on it lol

[@richardlee1092]

Thanks for that memory! We’re they not called hot and juicy at one time and the ad said “you need a napkin to eat one”! Oh I can taste the goodness right now!!!🍔

[@misterhat5823]

A few years ago they we're called "Dave's Hot and Juicy." Nope, I'm not asking anyone for a Dave's Hot and Juicy. (Especially because they were quite dry.)

[@Kelle0284]

I bet my dad could eat one without using a napkin. He's very proud of his tidyness.

[@karenrich9092]

I bought my husband a "Where's the beef?" Beach towel with Clara Peller on it back in 1984 and I still have it. My nearest Wendy's is an hour away in Folsom, CA because the one in Placerville closed years ago. This cuts down on my getting my Frosty fix.

[@josephalvarez9920]

Absolutely love their chili and still do, I always get a hankering for Wendy's chili.

[@pernelldh]

In Fayetteville, Tennessee, the town really needed a Wendy’s restaurant there.

[@ChrisTurnerLand]

I worked valet at the Deer Creek country club in south florida in June of 1991. Dave Thomas came in one night for a function. On the way out he asked the valet if he knew who he was. The valet goes "Yea, you're that guy who owns Burger King aren't you?" Dave laughed and tipped him $20.

[@jbrase2000]

Let me add to the story. Dave Thomas grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. As a teenager he went to work at the Hobby House restaurant as a dishwasher. He soon worked his way up to kitchen manager. When Harlan Sanders came by trying to sell his KFC brand Thomas liked the idea and added KFC chicken to the Hobby House menu, becoming the first KFC franchise. At that time there was a drive in restaurant in Fort Wayne called Gardner's which featured a very popular "frosty" shake. The Gardner's frosty was the inspiration for the later Wendy's frosty.

[@maggiemae2585]

I live near the HQ and the Wendy's across from it has a small museum displayed in one of the dining sections. Even has one of the old tables with the newspaper top. My little boy loves it.

[@jons.6216]

They didn't make it out to the west coast until about the mid seventies where I grew up, but they were a unique alternative to Jack in the Box, McDonald's, etc.! "Hot and juicy" was one of the first ad campaigns I remember and "taking an extra napkin" was part of it!

[@MIKECNW]

What did you expect considering they'd only been around for a short time at that point?

[@sir_clancelot]

I was there when the salad bar was phased out. The 99¢ menu was a hit. Country fried steak sandwiches and hot dogs were on the menu when I was a Grillman. "4 corner press on them patties !" Good burgers, good times. I'm proud to have been part of Dave's legacy.

[@nonameuno9394]

"Where's the beef?" was taken from the 1953 Audie Murphy movie Gunsmoke.

[@Coalbucketlist]

I sure do miss how great Wendy's was in the 80's. Sure the menu has expanded but it seems like their burgers tasted a lot better in the 80's. I can still smell Wendy's from those days from time to time.

[@gregtheredneck1715]

In the late 70's Wendy's opened up a store in my hometown and they quickly became the favorite "Mom needs a break night" in our family. A single w/cheese fries and chili was my option. Sadly these days,, the quality of their products has taken a dive and I rarely go there.

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Man what a Golden era for burgers. I missed out. Pfft

[@samiam619]

I find it still is good. And they haven’t changed the Frosty!

[@8bigbob]

Wendys was my favorite restaurant to go to as a young man in my 20's. When I was 27 I began a life long career as part of Wendys management team. 44 years later I am still working part time at Wendys in Galion, Ohio at the age of 71 and still love going to work. I don't need the money, I just like working at Wendys.

[@kenpope5798]

I liked Wendy’s when their tagline was hot and juicy however nowadays they seem to be dry and anything but juicy. This is true for most of the fast food burgers

[@TheBrandon40500]

Not the ones in my area in Tennessee, always fresh and juicy.

[@lelandgaunt9985]

Get you a baconator.

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

Wendy and Little Debbie...2 iconic redheads! Even though I rarely eat fast food, Wendy's is the go to for me. They might cost a little more but they have the best food. Does any other big chain even have chili or baked potatoes? An original Frosty is also a given when ever I stop there.

[@98cebu]

Now I'm hungry for a Wendy's double, my favorite. How I wish they'd bring back that gorgeous red-head woman that was in their ads for a while, I drooled over her, what a babe.

[@Qusin111]

When Dave Thomas died so did the quality

[@jeffsmith8197]

You ain't lying. It's always the same.....when the original guy dies or sells out, then the food goes to hell. KFC and especially burger king come to mind.

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

@@jeffsmith8197 Yeah I haven't tried Burger King in years and my mom doesn't like it because it doesn't even fill her up. Pfft

[@misterhat5823]

@@jeffsmith8197 KFC has gotten to be downright awful.

[@westonmeyer3110]

@@misterhat5823 KFC is starting to disappear even in Kentucky because they suck so bad. We lost the one we had on our main street and now a Popeyes is close to where it used to be.

[@bw5530]

Once Dave passed the quality went in the pooper.

[@wendyc7730]

This year 2021, they improved the menu. Much better meat and ingredients.

[@CarsandCats]

@@wendyc7730 I had Wendy's last week for the first time in 10 years. It was just terrible. Only reason I got it was the single was free.

[@wendyc7730]

@@CarsandCats Wow... I'm sorry. Apparently, the 3 restaurants we have here in southwestern Connecticut still do a great job..

[@paulsmith1815]

In there quest to use fancy ingredients, they lost the "old-fashioned" taste that I'm afraid may be gone forever.