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Fast Food History
25 questionsTest your knowledge of fast food chains, founders, and the history of quick-service restaurants.
Which fast food chain was founded by Ray Kroc, who franchised the original McDonald's restaurant?
The correct answer is C. McDonald's
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) was founded by which colonel?
The correct answer is A. Colonel Harland Sanders
In which U.S. state did McDonald's originate before Ray Kroc took it national?
The correct answer is A. California
Which fast food chain is known for its square hamburgers and "Where's the beef?" slogan?
The correct answer is D. Wendy's
Subway is known for letting customers customize their sandwiches. In which U.S. state was it founded?
The correct answer is A. Connecticut
Which fast food chain uses a king in its logo and "Have it your way"?
The correct answer is A. Burger King
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
In what decade did Ray Kroc open the first McDonald's franchise in Des Plaines, Illinois?
The correct answer is B. 1950s
Who founded Wendy's and named it after his daughter?
The correct answer is A. Dave Thomas
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
Which fast food chain was originally called "Insta-Burger King" before being renamed?
The correct answer is B. Burger King
The first McDonald's restaurant was opened by the McDonald brothers in which year?
The correct answer is B. 1940
Domino's Pizza was founded in which U.S. state?
The correct answer is C. Michigan
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
Pizza Hut was founded in which U.S. state?
The correct answer is B. Kansas
Which chain introduced the Big Mac in 1967?
The correct answer is B. McDonald's
White Castle is often considered the first fast food hamburger chain. In what decade was it founded?
The correct answer is B. 1920s
In which year did Ray Kroc open his first McDonald's franchise in Des Plaines, Illinois?
The correct answer is B. 1955
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
Dunkin' (formerly Dunkin' Donuts) was founded in which U.S. state?
The correct answer is B. Massachusetts
What were the first names of the McDonald brothers who started the original McDonald's?
The correct answer is C. Richard and Maurice
Colonel Sanders sold his first Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise in which U.S. state?
The correct answer is D. Utah
Which fast food chain was founded by Fred DeLuca and Peter Buck in 1965?
The correct answer is D. Subway
In-N-Out Burger was founded in which year and remains popular on the U.S. West Coast?
The correct answer is B. 1948
Which hamburger chain is known for its small square "sliders" and was founded in Wichita, Kansas?
The correct answer is D. White Castle