McDonalds Versus Wendy's

I try not to frequent fast food restaurants very often. My daughter and husband, however beg to disagree and we wind up choosing fast food more than I care to admit.  I have to say that there are times when the convenience is a big advantage.   When I do wind up getting talked into fast food, it’s always a debate between McDonalds and Wendy’s. I personally like to choose Wendy’s but if my 7 year old daughter has a say, she will choose McDonalds.

Let me begin by saying that I am very conscious of nutrition and the foods that I eat. I like to make healthy choices in the foods my family eats. I know that fast food is typically not considered healthy but I feel that with careful choices, fast food doesn’t have to be all bad. In fact, given the choices some fast foods places are giving us today, there are better choices that we can make.

I find that generally Wendy’s gives more options than McDonalds. Wendy’s let’s me choose healthier foods without spending a lot of money. I can choose healthier foods in my “value meals” rather than ordering overpriced entrée salads that both establishments offer.

McDonalds and Wendy’s both require you to stand in line to order your food. While McDonalds typically has several cash registers available, Wendy’s usually has one cashier at the sole cash register. At both restaurants, you place your order and food is placed on a tray or in a bag. Both have “value meals” where sandwich, side item, and drink are given one total price. Prices are comparable at both establishments. Service is similar at both restaurants as well; basically it is hit or miss depending on the location and the manager at the time.