The basic architecture of the modern Taco Bell that Menards has modeled is the same as many other fast food chains. I see examples in my area that include Arby's, Burger King, Dunkin Donuts, KFC, McDonalds, Panda Express, Wendys, and others.
How about it Menards ?
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I'd be down for those. I also enjoy Chick-A- Flic, Dominos, and for some reason, in my area, people are obsessed with Trader Joes. 
I have always wanted a Bob's Big Boy Restaurant complete with the statue out front. Great childhood memories.
Maybe doing Raising Cane’s. A lot of Millennials are obsessed with this place. I don’t go twice a week like a lot of people do. If they make one I will get one to me someway here in CA. It would be great for me considering that my layout will be modeled to be a modern day layout.
The only one that I would want is a Krispy Kreme.
My vote......a little less modern......
I agree with the "less modern" possibilities...
I don't get it. With so many excellent choices to pick from why would anyone want one of these architectural blights on the landscape on what would otherwise be a nicely scenic'd layout? These buildings are all ugly, garish boxes. Could it be because one of these companies is paying Menards out of their advertising budget, hmm?
I would much prefer the kind of building that would appear in a mid-'60's town center like a generic stationery store, shoe store, barber shop, drug store, corner candy store, etc. It doesn't need to have a recognizable "name". None of the stores in the center of my old home town had a name anyone not living in the town would know. On my layout, I scrape off whatever sign is on a built-up building I buy and replace it with one I make myself.
I'll pass.
To each their own. Not everybody models in your era just as you don't model in their era.
HMorgan125 posted:I agree with the "less modern" possibilities...
I agree, and plan on trying to scratch build a Steak n Shake that looks like this, a mid to late 50's appearance. Also, a Dog n Suds. I have surviving buildings in my area that I can get measurements to work from.
Rusty
And maybe one of these …..
Why not a EAT&PARK?
I imagine if they were to do a fast food bldg., it would most likely be a regional mid west, heartland based company. That said, being stuck on the east coast for the last 50 some years, I have no brand name to put out there as a suggestion.
Train Nut posted:To each their own. Not everybody models in your era just as you don't model in their era.
I actually agree with that. My eye was drawn to the color photos of all the hideously garish buildings of the other posts and didn't pay attention to the topic. Sorry about that. If anyone wants urban/suburban blight on their layout why should I care?
My post was not to endorse an architectural style that is the new trend in fast food buildings. Like them or not, its the trend, its real, and real is what most of us are shooting for. My newest MTH SD70ACE will look great passing by a modern fast food store! Not all of us stick to an era, steam only visits my rails as excursions.
Knowing that manufacturers like to make the most out of tooling I was trying to suggest some offerings for those who model the modern era that could expand on Menards existing basic structure. I also know that the taco bell is selling well at least here in my corner of the land.
The classic McDonalds was made by MTH already.
I too prefer the older more individual styles of the old KFC, Wendys, Arbys, Taco Bell, and as you read those the image appears in your mind easily. But all are vastly different structures and my point was to run with something more likely to be made.
Can't forget this place.
That parking lot at the Steak n Shake looks like a meeting of a Chevy car club.
Since Menards is Wisconsin based it would have to be Wisconsin based Culver’s!!!!! Man I’m getting hungry!!
cubalz posted:I have always wanted a Bob's Big Boy Restaurant complete with the statue out front. Great childhood memories.
That would be great! I wonder who owns the licensing for that now?
How about In-N-Out Burger for us West coasters ?
Sean007 posted:Or one these:
Ah Burger Chef & Jeff. I remember one in Ft. Lauderdale.
I like the small to medium White Castle and drive-up Burger Chef styles or possibly a Coney Island or Texas red-hot style hot dog place or ice cream stand. Since the most recent items have been modern era, I hope that Menards does a mid-20th century style establishment w/ cool signage.
I think it would be really cool if they made a Taco Bell.
But in all seriousness I would be on board with the O scale Culver's.
Portillo's
They had an original hot dog stand in Chicago with a picnic table outside, here's an original picture from 1963 or so...
Hiawatha98 posted:I think it would be really cool if they made a Taco Bell.
But in all seriousness I would be on board with the O scale Culver's.
John, the Taco Bell was released late last year, I believe. https://www.menards.com/main/h...48443449&ipos=16
Rusty
AMCDave posted:My vote......a little less modern......
MTH has already done this structure.
Doug W. posted:How about In-N-Out Burger for us West coasters ?
If they do an In-N-Out it will need about 50 cars in the drive thru to be prototypical
Steve
AMCDave posted:My vote......a little less modern......
MTH already has this one (as well as a more modern version), and they usually sell for $100 or less on eBay, which would be about the same price as a Menards building.
How about an I.H.O.P. or Howard Johnson,s or a Pizza Hut??
Steve "Papa" Eastman posted:Doug W. posted:How about In-N-Out Burger for us West coasters ?
If they do an In-N-Out it will need about 50 cars in the drive thru to be prototypical
Steve
Oops, I forgot that Menards doesn't ship to Cali. Wonder if that applies to their buildings as well.
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