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Fast-food restaurant chains are constantly rejiggering their menus in the hopes of luring new customers and coming up with the next buzzworthy food item. But often, when restaurant chains swing for the fences, they miss. Here are some of the most memorable fast-food failures of the past few decades.
Chain: Sonic
Launched: 1968, 2003 (limited)
Once a relic of the mid-20th century, Sonic brought back these fried pickle slices for a limited run in honor of the chain’s 50th anniversary in 2003. They are still spotted occasionally on Sonic menus across the country.
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