US Fast Food Trivia Quiz

Who doesn't love a greasy burger and french fries every once and a while? But, how much do you know about the biggest American fast food chains? Take my quiz and find out!

A multiple-choice quiz by baker2004. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
baker2004

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
198,207

Updated
Aug 28 22

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1. According to 2000 statistics, which fast food restaurant was the top grossing chain, with about 20 billion dollars in U.S. sales? Hint

Burger King

McDonald's

Wendy's

Taco Bell

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2. Which of these is true about the Wendy's Frosty? Hint

You can order a unicorn variety in the drive up window by saying "unicorn freeze"

The exact formula is available on their website

It is one of the five original items sold in the first restaurants

The chocolate flavor is pure chocolate

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3. Which U.S. midwestern fast food chain, known for their famous burgers, celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1996? Hint

White Castle

Carl's Jr.

Burger King

Hardees

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4. In 1990, Burger King changed the fat they used to fry their foods. What fat is used today, at least in the U.S.? Hint

animal fat

peanut oil

canola oil

vegetable oil

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5. Which U.S. fast food chain purchased Hardee's hamburger outlet? Hint

Wendy's

Carl's Jr.

Chevy's

McDonald's

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6. Which restaurant is the most international chicken chain? Hint

Chick-fil-A

KFC

Popeye's Chicken

Kenny Roger's Roasters

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7. Which U.S. fast food chain was developed based on McDonald's assembly-line system? Hint

Hardees

Chilli's

Taco Bell

Chi-Chi's

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8. Which U.S. sandwich shop was originally named "Pete's Super Submarines?" Hint

Panera Bread

Quiznos

Subway

D'Angelo's

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9. What U.S. restaurant boasts the slogan, "Service With the Speed of Sound?" Hint

Jack in the Box

A & W Rootbeer

Sonic

WhataBurger

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10. Which of these American pizza chains debuted first? Hint

Little Caesars

Pizza Hut

Papa John's

Domino's

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. According to 2000 statistics, which fast food restaurant was the top grossing chain, with about 20 billion dollars in U.S. sales?

Answer: McDonald's

Burger King ranked #2, followed by Wendy's and Taco Bell.

2. Which of these is true about the Wendy's Frosty?

Answer: It is one of the five original items sold in the first restaurants

This was one of the original items in the restaurant that opened in 1969. As to the formula? No way! You can look at the ingredients but not the exact recipe.
Many people attempt to reproduce it online though. The chocolate flavor has vanilla in it because too much chocolate might be overpowering for the other items. As to the unicorn variety, no, it's not available and don't try to order this.

3. Which U.S. midwestern fast food chain, known for their famous burgers, celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1996?

Answer: White Castle

White Castle burgers are undoubtedly known for their square steamed ground beef patty, grilled minced onions, and no flip method of cooking.

4. In 1990, Burger King changed the fat they used to fry their foods. What fat is used today, at least in the U.S.?

Answer: vegetable oil

In the same year, Burger King introduced their famous BK Broiler.

5. Which U.S. fast food chain purchased Hardee's hamburger outlet?

Answer: Carl's Jr.

Carl's Jr. is the one of the largest burger chains in the country.

6. Which restaurant is the most international chicken chain?

Answer: KFC

In 1991 the famous chicken chain introduced their new logo "KFC" from Kentucky Fried Chicken, as a way to promote healthier views about the restaurant.

7. Which U.S. fast food chain was developed based on McDonald's assembly-line system?

Answer: Taco Bell

Glen Bell, founder of Taco Bell copied McDonald's systematic idea. He substituted his "Mexican food" instead of "American food". The company was founded on March 21, 1962.

8. Which U.S. sandwich shop was originally named "Pete's Super Submarines?"

Answer: Subway

Subway was born in Bridgeport, CT and was the brainchild of 17 year old Fred DeLuca & his friend Dr. Peter Buck.

9. What U.S. restaurant boasts the slogan, "Service With the Speed of Sound?"

Answer: Sonic

"Sonic" means "speed of sound" and the slogan was used as a way to reflect how fast the post-war world was changing.

10. Which of these American pizza chains debuted first?

Answer: Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut came first in 1958, followed by Little Caesar's in 1959, Domino's in 1960, and lastly Papa John's in 1985.

Source: Author baker2004

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