From KFC's Double Down to Carl's Jr's hot dog and potato chip-topped burger, over-the-top, excessive fast food menu items are a great way for brand's to get widespread coverage on social media. The wow-factor attached to such extraordinary dishes as popcorn chicken-topped waffles or chicken fries is enough to entice plenty of consumers to try it out and document the experience on social media.
A seemingly stark contrast to the progression toward health conscious eating and drinking, excessive fast food indulgence is the fun other end of the spectrum. Following in line with the "cheat day" mentality, it is not unreasonable to imagine that an individual who has been abstaining from fast food will go all out and indulge in an over-the-top dish on the one day a month they do.
27 Excessive Fast Food Dishes
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Fried Chicken-Wrapped Hot Dogs
KFC's Double Down Dog Replaces the Bun with More Meat
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Dessert Breakfast Sandwiches
Dunkin' Donuts's New Donut Breakfast Sandwich is Sweet and Savory
24
Bacon-Stuffed Hot Dogs
Sonic's Quarter Pound Cheesy Bacon Foot-long is Filled with Toppings
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Cheesy Burger Dipping Sauces
Burger King Japan is Introducing Cheese Fondue to the Menu in January
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Re-Branded Fast Food Franchises
Denny's 'The Den' Restaurant Targets a Millennial Demographic
21
Sweetly Savory Sandwiches
Sonic Introduces the French Toaster Breakfast Sandwich to Its Menu
20
Vigilante Fast Food Meals
McDonald's Hong Kong is Serving The Brand's New Batman Burger
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Chocolate Bar Sandwiches
First Kitchen's Kit Kat Sandwich Turns a Snack into a Meal
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Overloaded Texas Burgers
Carl's Jr.'s Texas BBQ Thickburger Does Everything Bigger
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Fried Chicken Rice Bowls
The Kentucky Fried Chicken Rice Bowl Mixes Eastern and Western Food
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Hybrid Breakfast Sandwiches
This Cinnamon French Toast Breakfast Sandwich Blends Sweet & Savory
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Pepperoni Pizza Fries
Carl's Jr. is Testing a New Menu Item in Select Restaurant Locations
14
Mexican-Inspired Biscuit Meals
The Latest Taco Bell Breakfast is Topped with Jalapeno Honey Sauce
13
Fried Tortilla Chip Tacos
The Deep Fried Doritos Locos Taco Takes Taco Bell to New Heights
12
Fast Food Mashups
Burger King Introduces Poutine a la Burger for Its Canadian Market
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Potato Chip Nachos
This New Menu Item at Taco Bell Revolutionizes a Classic in Tex Mex Cuisine
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Zesty Hybrid Burgers
Carl’s Jr. BeganTesting its 'Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Thickburger'
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Popcorn Chicken Nachos
Delicious Popcorn Chicken is Being Added to KFC Nachos
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Overindulgent Pizza Burgers
Boston's Pizzaburger is a Meaty Concoction to Clog Arteries
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Spicy Chip-Encrusted Burgers
The KFC Doritos Crunch Burger is Available in South Africa
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Cheese-Stuffed Taco Shells
The Taco Bell Quesalupa is a Quesadilla and Chalupa Hybrid
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Deep-Fried Cheese Patties
KFC India Released a Deep-Fried Paneer Patty
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Festive Feast Burgers
Turkey and Mashed Potatoes on a Bun is Wendy's Holiday Food
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Hot Dog-Topped Cheeseburgers
The Carnivorous Potato Chip Burger is for Indecisive Fast Food Lovers
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Cinnamon-Infused Fast Food
KFC is Testing a New ‘Go Cup’ Out that Includes Funnel Cake Fries
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Bacon Ranch Fries
The Carl's Jr. Bacon-Filled Fries are Covered in Ranch Dressing
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Low-Cost QSR Meal Boxes
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French Fry-Shaped Pop-Ups
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Fast Food-Inspired Nail Kits
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Fast Food Dipping Hacks
Hellmann's Mayo McHack Helps Fans Eat Fries with Mayonnaise
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Food-Inspired Apparel Collections
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Emotive Fried Chicken Campaigns
KFC's Enjoy, It's Beautiful Captures Expressions While Eating
Meal-Inspired Popcorn Snacks
Gousto's Popcorn Line Captures the Flavors or Curry, Roasts & Pizza
Spicy Consumer-Driven Snacks
These Extra Flamin’ Hot Snacks Come in Three Varieties
Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
McDonald’s CosMc’s Concept Officially Opens in Texas
Munchies Snack Boxes
The Wingstop Hot Box Satisfies Spicy, Cheesy & Salty 4/20 Cravings
Sauce-Slathered Chicken Sandwiches
The KFC BBQ Lovers Menu Has Two Options
Sharing-Friendly Fries Appetizers
Applebee's Chicken & Bacon Loaded Fries are Flavor-Packed
Collaboration Burger-Flavored Snack Chips
Flame-Grilled Whopper Doritos are Arriving in the UK
Augmented Reality Menu Items
Denny's New Mac N’ Brisket Sizzlin’ Skillet is Part of Its AR Menu
French Fry-Stuffed Tortillas
Taco Bell Canada is Selling a New Loaded Fries Pocket
Munchies-Themed QSR Menus
Popeyes Munchies Menu is Launching for a Few Days Only
Fair-Exclusive Deep-Fried Pizzas
The Pizza Pizza Doritos Pickle Pizza Will Be at the 2023 CNE
Extra Hot Chicken Nuggets
McDonald's is Bringing Back its Spicy Chicken McNuggets as an LTO
Crispy Chicken Empanadas
Taco Bell is Offering a Cheesy Chicken Crispanada in Knoxville, Tennessee
Confetti-Filled Snacking Commercials
Frito-Lay Launches the Taste of Super Bowl Campaign
Chicken-Centric QSR Menus
Taco Bell's Teased Its New Cantina Chicken Menu in Vegas
Illusory Fry Billboards
KFC is Promoting Its Fing Fing Cajun Chips with a Clever Billboard
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Fancy Food Contests
Popeyes is Enticing Gen Z Aboard Its "Yachtsteraunt"
Bold Burger Lineups
Huddle House Has Begun Testing a Bold Burger Lineup and a New Sandwich Lineup
Spicy Appetizer Sandwiches
The Potbelly Jalapeño Popper Chicken Sandwich is Crispy and Cheesy
Oversized Meaty Omelettes
TheIHOP Meaty, Cheesy ‘N Crispy Mega Omelette is a Limited Time Offering
Vegas-Inspired Dining Experiences
Tost by Tostitos is an Exclusive Super Bowl Pop-Up
Steak-Topped French Fries
Rings and Rings Just Debuted New Loaded Steak & Queso Fries
Festive Savory Snack Ads
Frito Lay Canada is Encouraging Canadians to Leave Out Chips for Santa
Expansive Tex-Mex QSR Menus
These New Taco Bell Menu Items are Arriving for 2024
Craveable Frozen QSR Meals
Taco Bell at Home Cravings Kits Help Fans Make Menu Classics at Home
Poutine-Style Potato Bowls
KFC Launches the New KFC Smash’d Potato Bowls Featuring Chicken Nuggets
Cheeseburger-Inspired Breakfast Sandwiches
The Wendy's Sausage Bacon Deluxe Has a Hybrid Format
Fried Chicken Burger Buns
The New EggZinger Double Down Has Arrived at KFC South Korea
Virally Inspired Frozen Entrees
Counter Creates Macro-Balanced Frozen Foods with Content Creators
Habanero-Doused French Fries
New Yellowbird Nacho Fries are Coming to Taco Bell
Tailgate-Inspired Potato Chips
Kettle Brand 7 Layer Dip Turns an Iconic Snack into a Chip
Cheesy Chip-Embedded Burgers
Burger King Has New Cheesy Doritos Burgers Over in Spain and Portugal
Popcorn-Topped Soft Serves
Burger King France is Serving Up the King Fusion Popcorn This Summer
Pink-Hued Macaroni Bowls
Malibu Mac and Cheese Blends Champagne with Three Cheeses
Extra Crispy Seasoned Fries
KFC Canada is Replacing Old Fries with New Seasoned Fries
Online-Only QSR Snack Packs
The Burger King Snack Box is Packed with Ample Snacks
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
Expansive Spicy Snack Rebrands
The Flamin' Hot Brand Branches Off to Perform Standalone
Saucy Popcorn Chicken Snacks
Jack in the Box Sauced & Loaded Popcorn Chicken Comes in Two Options
Low-Cost QSR Family Meals
The KFC Taste of KFC Meal is Available in Select Locations
Remixed Spiced Cheese Snacks
These Frito-Lay Snacks Include New and Returning Flavors
QSR-Inspired Grocery Products
Aldi Launches the New McDonald’s Inspired Burgers
Over-the-Top Easter Desserts
Serendipity3 & PEEPS Teamed Up to Create an Easter Beverage
Lunchtime QSR Meal Promotions
KFC Introduces a New Meal Deal for Lunchtime Patrons
Spicy Pepper QSR Foods
These Burger King Ghost Pepper Menu Items Pack the Heat
Restaurant-Inspired Snack Chips
McCoy’s Epic Eats Snack Crisps Now Come in Two New Flavors
Spiced QSR Chicken Wraps
These New KFC Wraps Have Arrived for New Years Snacking
Barbecue-Inspired Chicken Sandwiches
The KFC Ultimate BBQ Fried Chicken Sandwich Arrives This July
Breakfast Menu Fusions
Wendy's Debuts its Chicken Strips and French Toast Sticks Bundled Together
Chicken-Topped Macaroni Waffles
TGI Fridays Mac & Cheese Waffle with Hot Honey Chicken is Savory
Extra-Cheesy QSR Menu Items
These KFC Menu Items Come in Two Options That are Arriving in Japan
Record-Breaking Cheese Pulls
Doritos Performed the Highest Ever Cheese Pull for National Guac Day
Spicy Buffalo QSR Items
These Burger King Fiery Buffalo Menu Items Come in Two Options
Crispy Fried Chicken Hotdogs
Bojangles Bo’s Bird Dog is Arriving Nationwide
Low-Cost QSR Snack Boxes
The Burger King $5 Snack Box Comes in Three Options
Small Side Meals
Popeyes Created Its Own Version of the Viral "Girl Dinner"
Extra-Cunchy Chicken Sandwiches
Popeyes is Testing Out a New Signature Hot Crispy Sandwich
Macaroni-Topped Hot Dogs
Wienerschnitzel is Serving Up a New Mac Dog This Summer
Double-Breaded Chicken Sandwiches
KFC is Introducing a New Bacon & Cheese Chicken Sandwich
Nostalgic Vegan Fast Food
Mr.Charlie's Meatless Meals Make Adults Feel Like Kids Again
Indulgent Seasonal Celebration Burgers
The Burger King 23/’24 TOP Burger Has Four Beef Patties
Flame-Grilled Billboards
This Fiery Billboard Promotes the Flame Grilled Whopper-Flavored Doritos
Low-Cost High-Value QSR Menus
The Taco Bell $3 Or Less Cravings Value Menu is Arriving Soon
First-Taste Burger Boxes
McSpicy x Frank's RedHot Released "the Hottest Drop"
High-Protein Pizza Chips
Legendary Foods' Newest Popped Protein Chips Taste Like Comfort Food
Buffalo-Flavored QSR Items
Popeyes Canada Debuts a Buffalo Crispy Chicken Wrap and Loaded Poutine
Personalized Hot Dog Menus
The Hooters John Daly Menu Has Hot Dogs and More
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Cheesy Fry Subscriptions
Taco Bell's Nacho Fries Lover's Pass Offers Exclusive Member Rewards
Restaurant-Style At-Home Tacos
Taco Bell Launches the New Craving Kits for At-Home Taco Night
QSR-Backed Holiday Promotions
KFC Launches a Holiday Bucket and Merchandise Shop
Pulled Pork Hot Dogs
Wienerschnitzel Just Added a New Bbq Pulled Pork Dog and Fries
Ranch-Covered Chicken Burgers
McDonlad's is Offically Introducing the Bacon Ranch McCrispy
Hangover-Helping QSR Meals
Carl's Jr. Launches The OG Hangover Helper Meal at Select Locations
Consumer-Driven QSR Menu Offerings
This Burger King Vote Encourages Fans to Have Their Say
Crispy QSR Chicken Burgers
The Habit Burger Grill Unveils the New 'Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich'
Spicy Pizzeria Poutines
The Pizza Pizza Buffalo Popcorn Chicken Poutine is Perfectly Piquant
Pizza-Inspired Fried Chicken
The KFC Chizza is Launching at Locations in the US
Flavor-Enhanced QSR Wrap Menus
The McDonald’s McWrap and Chicken Snack Wrap Menu Has Been Revamped
Hot Honey Chicken Wraps
These New Dog Haus Menu Items are Sweet and Spicy
Crispy Kentucky Nuggets
KFC Launches its Kentucky Fried Chicken Nuggets Across the U.S.
Waffle Batter-Coated Fries
Burger King is Testing Out a New Chicken & Waffle Fries Offering
Extra-Spicy Corn Chip Snacks
Fritos Flamin’ Hot Bar-B-Q Offers a Burst of Savory Heat
Munchies-Themed QSR Meals
The Carl's Jr. $4.20 Snack Sack is Packed with Three Items
Cauliflower QSR Sandwiches
Dave’s Hot Chicken Launches the 'NOT' Chicken Cauliflower Menu Items
Layered Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Big Deal Burger's Double Royale Grilled Cheese is Supersized
Spicy-Sweet Restaurant Menus
The Huddle House Sweet Heat Chicken Menu Has a Range of Options
Wing Brand Chicken Sandwiches
Wing Snob is Introducing New Crispy Chicken Sandwiches
Thick-Cut Bacon Breakfasts
Denny's Just Debuted the New Hormel Black Label Bacon Slam
Flavorful Fried Chicken Wraps
Red Robin Has Just Added a New Crispy Chicken Wrap for Summer
Tasty Convenience Retailer Snacks
The Rutter's Lover's Inspired Food Menu is Available 24/7
Adorable Cartoon-Themed QSR Meals
McDonald's Hello Kitty Prosperity Meal Celebrates 50th Year
Football Season Retailer Menus
7-Eleven Game Day Grub is Arriving Alongside Special Offers
Extra Crispy Chicken Combos
Chili's New Chicken Crisper Combos are "Bigger, Crispier, and Juicier"
Chip-Breaded Chicken Snacks
The Burger King Doritos Chilli Heatwave Chicken Fries are in the UK
Relaunched QSR Chicken Wraps
The Kentucky Fried Chicken Wraps are Being Brought Back
Chicken Wing Skewered Burgers
TGI Fridays Just Added the New Buffalo Wingman Burger
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Fast Casual Kids Meals
Freddy’s Just Added Three New Freddy’s Kids Meals
Grab-and-Go Hot Food Services
The Onvo Food on the Fly Program Prioritizes Time Savings
Extra Indulgent Ice Creams
This Perry's Ice Cream Line Encourage People to Treat Themselves
Spicy Cheesy Popcorn Snacks
Flamin' Cheesy Taps into the Demand for Fiery Cheesy Flavors
Convenient Chicken Waffle Meals
Jack in the Box Chicken & Waffles are Being Test Marketed
Single-Serve Restaurant Meals
TGI Fridays is Selling New Restaurant-Inspired, Single-Serve Meals
Breakfast-style Tater Tots
New Breakfast Tots are Currently Being Tested at Taco Bell
QSR Chicken Salad Bowls
Dog Haus Launches the Brand's First Salad Bowls in Two Varieties
Spicy Sauce-Topped QSR Fries
Shake Shack Spicy Fries Come in Two Options
Homestyle Fried Chicken Entrees
Cracker Barrel Just Debuted Cheesy Bacon Homestyle Fried Chicken
Chicken Nugget-Topped Fries
Arby's Just Debuted New New Chicken Bacon Ranch Loaded Fries
Content-Inspired QSR Meals
McDonald's As Featured In Meal Takes After Meals in Movies and More
Popcorn Chicken Salad
Jet's Pizza is adding new Popcorn Chicken Salad to its menu
Griddled Food Fairs
The 2023 Iowa State Fair's Introduces 64 New Foods
Pulled Pork Parfaits
Smokey Bones is Turning Brunch on Its Head with Its New Pulled Pork Sundae
Crunchy QSR-Made Burritos
Taco Bell Reintroduces its Beefy Crunch Burrito Alongside New Menu Items
Corn Chip-Topped Burgers
Bad Daddy’s New Cowboy Crunch Burger Puts a Twist on Frito Pie
Candy-Topped Ice Cream Shakes
Dave’s Hot Chicken Just Added New Top-loaded Shakes
QSR Comfort Food Bowls
The KFC Smash’d Potato Bowl is Available in Pittsburgh
BBQ Chicken Brioche Sandwiches
Denny's Just Added a Flavorful New BBQ Bacon Chicken Sandwich
Crispy Jalapeño Popper Burgers
The Fatburger Jalapeño Popper Menu Items Ratchet Up the Heat
Oven-Fried Chicken Sandwiches
Earl of Sandwich Added a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich to the Menu
Comforting Hangover-Helping Menus
Domino's Just Debuted a New Hangover Menu in the Netherlands
Saucy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Just Debuted a New Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Elevated Diner Menus
The IHOP Menu Now Includes Premium Options for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Chicken-Topped Crinkle Fries
Arby's New Loaded Fries are Loaded with Flavor
Cheesy Bacon QSR Items
Taco Bell Debuts the Bacon Grilled Cheesy Quesadilla And Bacon Cheesy Fries
Homestyle Chili Hot Dogs
Wayback Burgers Has Just Added a New Chili Cheese Dog for Summer 2023
Queso-Topped QSR Burgers
The Wendy’s Loaded Nacho Menu Items Come in Three Varieties
Extensive Hot Chicken Menus
Hardee's Just Unveiled a New Nashville Hot Chicken Menu
Crowd-Friendly QSR Deals
The Hamburger Stand Crowd Pleaser Deals Come in Four Options
Signature Spicy Sliders
White Castle's 1921 Slider with Ghost Pepper Cheese Delivers the Heat
Cheesy Jalapeño Diner Snacks
These Johnny Rockets Jalapeño Popper Menu Items are Piquant