Fast food is a parent’s biggest blessing, and greatest curse.
The toys change regularly and are usually tied to popular movies or shows.
Lauren gets Pokemon cards, for instance.
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AtBurger King, they were out of apple sauce, and the fries were super salty.
The chicken nuggets again were a major disappointment, “this is not it,” said Lauren.
Both also had juice boxes that had too much sugar for this concerned mom.
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Chick-fil-A vs Popeyes for Chicken Nuggets
Chick-fil-AbeatPopeyesas the chicken chain of choice for kids.
One of the biggest surprises for Lauren was Chick-fil-A’s grilled chicken nuggets meal.
Plus, Chick-fil-A had mac and cheese that rivaled Panera’s and a fresh fruit option.
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An added bonus is that a kid can trade the toy for ice cream.
The turkey sandwich with mayo and lettuce was “so much better than Subway.”
The cookie was a great addition, and while not technically healthy, a big draw for a kid.
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The Rest
Smash Burger,Panera, andChipotleall had solid options, especially for older kids.
While none of these chains included toys, they had food for more developed palates.
Smash Burger offered fries or tater tots and had an “enormous” burger.
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Chipotle messed up Lauren’s order, and the workers seemed confused by their own kids' meal options.
For the record, Chipotle has a build-your-own taco or quesadilla option.
McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, and Jersey Mike’s delivered.
