Burger Chef Promotional Flying Disc

🥏 Vintage Burger Chef Promotional Flying Disc (circa 1978)

📝 Item Description

This is a promotional flying disc distributed by the now-defunct fast-food chain Burger Chef, which operated widely in the U.S. during the 1960s to early 1980s. This specific design is a rare “doughnut-style” ring disc — hollow in the center — made of plastic and measuring approximately 9 inches in diameter

• Branding: Multiple red Burger Chef logos with the classic chef hat motif.
• Material: Durable plastic.
• Markings: Stamped “Made in USA” on the interior.
• Condition: Good, with signs of outdoor use including scratches, scuffing, and edge wear — typical of playground or parking lot use.

🏷️ Historical Context & Collectibility

Burger Chef was once the second-largest fast-food chain behind McDonald's in the U.S. It was known for innovation (like the "Funmeal," a precursor to McDonald's Happy Meal) and memorable advertising mascots. After being sold to Hardee's in 1982, Burger Chef restaurants disappeared, but the brand remains nostalgically popular with collectors of vintage fast food memorabilia.

Promotional items like this flying disc were often handed out during in-store promotions or kids' meal events and are now relatively scarce, especially in unique shapes like this one.

💰 Current Market Value (as of 2025)

Condition

Estimated Value

Excellent (minimal wear, mint)

$40–$60 USD

Good (as shown)

$25–$35 USD

Fair (cracked, heavily worn)

$10–$20 USD

Collectors value these for their unusual design, brand nostalgia, and the increasingly rare Burger Chef logo. The doughnut shape is more desirable than standard flying disc styles.

📌 Collector Appeal

This item would appeal to:

• Burger Chef memorabilia collectors
• Vintage fast food toy/advertising collectors
• 70s/80s promotional nostalgia fans
• Frisbee/disc toy collectors

It could also be a great addition to themed displays, retro restaurants, or pop culture museum exhibits.

🧾 Recommendation

• You do not need a professional appraisal unless selling in a high-end auction or grouping with other rare Burger Chef items.
• For resale, try eBay, Etsy, or niche vintage toy/memorabilia marketplaces.
• Be sure to highlight: “Rare 1970s Burger Chef Flying Ring — Doughnut Style — Made in USA”