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The Salt
9:32 am
Fri November 30, 2012

Booches' Famous Burgers Seek New Buns After Hostess Plant Closes

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A softly-lit Booches' burger, back in the days of the Hostess bun.
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The beloved pool hall/restaurant's famous sign.
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Originally published on Fri November 30, 2012 11:57 am

Twinkie hoarders, artists, and Ding Dong enthusiasts weren't the only consumers affected when Hostess started shutting down plants across America just a few weeks ago.

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The Salt
8:10 am
Wed September 19, 2012

McRib Fans May Have To Wait Till Christmas For Their Sandwich Fix

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McDonald's plans to delay the return of the seasonal McRib sandwich in the hopes it can help boost late winter sales.
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Originally published on Wed September 19, 2012 9:21 am

It's not quite as iconic as falling leaves, crisp air, and football, but the McDonald's McRib is usually something folks look forward to enjoying in the autumn months. Not happening this year, according to a company memo obtained by Advertising Age.

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