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Fast Food History

25 questions

Test your knowledge of fast food chains, founders, and the history of quick-service restaurants.

Question 1easy

Which fast food chain was founded by Ray Kroc, who franchised the original McDonald's restaurant?

The correct answer is C. McDonald's

Question 2easy

KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) was founded by which colonel?

The correct answer is A. Colonel Harland Sanders

Question 3easy

In which U.S. state did McDonald's originate before Ray Kroc took it national?

The correct answer is A. California

Question 4easy

Which fast food chain is known for its square hamburgers and "Where's the beef?" slogan?

The correct answer is D. Wendy's

Question 5easy

Subway is known for letting customers customize their sandwiches. In which U.S. state was it founded?

The correct answer is A. Connecticut

Question 6easy

Which fast food chain uses a king in its logo and "Have it your way"?

The correct answer is A. Burger King

Question 7easy

Taco Bell was founded by Glen Bell. The chain is known for what type of cuisine?

The correct answer is D. Tex-Mex / Mexican-inspired

Question 8medium

In what decade did Ray Kroc open the first McDonald's franchise in Des Plaines, Illinois?

The correct answer is B. 1950s

Question 9medium

Who founded Wendy's and named it after his daughter?

The correct answer is A. Dave Thomas

Question 10medium

Chick-fil-A was founded by Truett Cathy. In which U.S. city did the first restaurant open?

The correct answer is A. Atlanta, Georgia

Question 11medium

Which fast food chain was originally called "Insta-Burger King" before being renamed?

The correct answer is B. Burger King

Question 12medium

The first McDonald's restaurant was opened by the McDonald brothers in which year?

The correct answer is B. 1940

Question 13medium

Domino's Pizza was founded in which U.S. state?

The correct answer is C. Michigan

Question 14medium

Which fast food chain is known for its roast beef sandwiches and "Arby's, we have the meats"?

The correct answer is A. Arby's

Question 15medium

Pizza Hut was founded in which U.S. state?

The correct answer is B. Kansas

Question 16medium

Which chain introduced the Big Mac in 1967?

The correct answer is B. McDonald's

Question 17medium

White Castle is often considered the first fast food hamburger chain. In what decade was it founded?

The correct answer is B. 1920s

Question 18hard

In which year did Ray Kroc open his first McDonald's franchise in Des Plaines, Illinois?

The correct answer is B. 1955

Question 19hard

Which fast food chain was founded by James McLamore and David Edgerton and originally called Insta-Burger King?

The correct answer is B. Burger King

Question 20hard

Dunkin' (formerly Dunkin' Donuts) was founded in which U.S. state?

The correct answer is B. Massachusetts

Question 21hard

What were the first names of the McDonald brothers who started the original McDonald's?

The correct answer is C. Richard and Maurice

Question 22hard

Colonel Sanders sold his first Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise in which U.S. state?

The correct answer is D. Utah

Question 23hard

Which fast food chain was founded by Fred DeLuca and Peter Buck in 1965?

The correct answer is D. Subway

Question 24hard

In-N-Out Burger was founded in which year and remains popular on the U.S. West Coast?

The correct answer is B. 1948

Question 25hard

Which hamburger chain is known for its small square "sliders" and was founded in Wichita, Kansas?

The correct answer is D. White Castle