Fast food

Founders & Origins

100

This fast‑food chain was founded in 1955 by Ray Kroc after partnering with two brothers.

McDonald’s

200

This chicken chain was founded by Harland Sanders in Kentucky in 1930.

KFC

300

This burger chain was founded in California in 1948 and still uses fresh, never‑frozen beef.

In‑N‑Out Burger

400

This fast‑food chain was originally called Taco Tia before being rebranded

Taco Bell

500

This sandwich chain was founded in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1965

Subway

Corporate & Business Facts

100

This chain is famous for being privately held and closing on Sundays

Chick‑fil‑A

200

This fast‑food brand briefly experimented with all‑day breakfast before making it permanent

McDonald’s

300

This fast‑casual chain was acquired by McDonald’s in 2018 and later spun off again.

Chipotle

400

This fast‑food chain has one of the highest average sales per restaurant in the U.S.

Chick‑fil‑A

500

This fast‑food chain announced it would no longer use artificial preservatives in some menu items.

Panera Bread

Menu Deep Cuts & Discontinued Items

100

This Taco Bell menu item combined a taco shell and a burrito into one

Crunchwrap Supreme

200

This Midwest chain is famous for butter burgers and frozen custard.

 Culver’s

300

This fast‑food chain focuses on burritos and bowls with customizable ingredients.

Chipotle

400

This Louisiana‑based chain is known for spicy fried chicken and biscuits.

 Popeyes

500

This Southern chain focuses on chicken tenders and sweet tea.

Zaxby’s

Global Fast Food

100

In India, McDonald’s replaces beef burgers with this protein.

chicken

200

his country has the highest number of McDonald’s locations outside the U.S.

Japan

300

This fast‑food chain operates under the name “Hungry Jack’s” in Australia.

Burger King

400

This fast‑food brand changed its name in China to sound more positive when translated.

KFC

500

This continent has seen the fastest fast‑food growth since the 2010s

Asia

Marketing & Culture

100

This fast‑food chain became famous for roasting competitors on social media.

 Wendy’s

200

This McDonald’s meal promotion sparked nationwide demand in 2022

Adult Happy Meal

300

This Taco Bell mascot, a talking dog, became a pop‑culture icon in the late 1990s.

Taco Bell Chihuahua

400

This KFC mascot is based on the chain’s real founder.

Colonel Sanders

500

This McDonald’s item gained popularity after repeated viral mentions online.

Filet‑O‑Fish