#2 posting 5.11.2008
A Periodic Look at life in the Fast Food Lane
WENDY'S: Brooklyn Park
Two postings in one day, another first. This time it was a drive through after the Minnesota girls State AAU tournament. It was a late supper. Coach Teas was with, but he didn't order anything.
Place: Wendy's, 7445 71st Ave. N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Date: Sunday, May 10, 2008
Meal: Supper
Order: #2 1/2 lb double with cheese, fries and a medium diet coke
Total cost: $6.59
Method: Drive Through
Time entered line: 7:41 pm (there were no cars waiting)
Wait to order: no cars in front, zero (it took 21 seconds to complete the order)
Wait to pay: 1:34
Wait for food: 0:32
Total elapsed time: 2:27
Insulin dose: 6
The mistake I made here was in ordering the medium. I should have ordered the small. I am still nursing that Diet Coke.
The list in elapsed time (so far) on drive through
1. White Castle, Columbia Heights 1:43
2. McDonald's, New Hope 2:07
3. Wendy's, Brooklyn Park 2:27
4. McDonald's, Lino Lakes 6:52
5. Taco Bell, Rice Street, St. Paul 8:09
It should be noted the top three were not during peak lunch/supper hours.