Fast Food History

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Which chain introduced the Big Mac in 1967?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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