In 1984, fast-food specialist Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN) had one question for American shoppers: "Where's the beef?"
Today, the COVID-19 pandemic is making Wendy's classic catchphrase current again. The burger chain has run out of meat in many locations, forcing Baconator fans to settle for chicken sandwiches, fries, and a Frosty.
On Monday, social media feeds showed that many Wendy's locations were limiting burger orders to single-patty sandwiches due to a meat shortage. That apparently wasn't enough to stem the tide: The company removed burgers from the menu on Tuesday.