St. Louis Headquartered Ass-Inflater, Hardee’s, Preparing a 12 Inch Hamburger

St. Louis takes a step closer to killing everyone as Hardee’s, the fast food chain known for big burgers and calls St. Louis it’s corporate home, is currently market testing that crazy but beautiful behemoth pictured above: The foot-long hamburger. The foot-long burger idea was hatched two months ago from a product development chef at Carl’s [Jr., the other half of Hardee’s], says Brad Haley, marketing chief. The chain is especially eager to create products that appeal to its core customers: young men ages 18 to 24. [Read More]

Carl’s Drive-In Makes Top Burger Joint List

MSN recently named our very own Carl’s Drive-in one of America’s best burger joints: Wash down a top-notch hamburger with a frosty mug of root beer brewed by owner Frank Cunetto. The secret to a great burger is getting it from the grill to the customer as fast as possible, says Cunetto, who’s spent 20-plus years slinging meaty rounds for the cherished few seats at his counter. The menu’s short and includes fries, onion rings and made-by-hand milkshakes with an almost sippable consistency. [Read More]