Frings were a combination of onion rings and french fries served in the same bag or carton.[1] They were introduced in 1979 and discontinued shortly thereafter in the early 1980s.[2]
Jack in the Box says they've "gone the way of mood rings and shag carpeting,"[3] making a reintroduction unlikely. While they are generally considered a flop,[4] they still appear to hold some cult appeal.
Other restaurants serve "Frings," and some have trademarked the term.[5] Jack in the Box rival Burger King allegedly has an item called "King's Frings."[6]
In popular culture[]
- It is possible the Breaking Bad character Gus Fring was named after Frings.
References[]
- ↑ Food of the Eighties, Jack in the Boxes' Frings. Inthe80s.com.
- ↑ The Greatest Limited-Run Fast Food Items of All Time. Complex.
- ↑ Products & Promotions Facts. Jack In The Box Inc.
- ↑ We're Not Lovin' It! Fast Food's Most Famous Flops. Delish.com.
- ↑ Frings (French Fries + Onion Rings). The Big Apple.
- ↑ Frings | Burger King Secret Menu. #HackTheMenu.