Get ready to flip your knowledge into overdrive with our sizzling Fast Food Questions! Perfect for trivia night, we’ll challenge your cravings with bite-sized brainteasers about the fast food industry, from iconic burgers to secret sauces. Gather friends, fuel up on fun, and discover who’s crowned the ultimate fast-food fanatic!
Fast Food Trivia
Did you know these fun facts?
- McDonald’s flips about 75 hamburgers every second across the globe!
- Taco Bell’s Doritos Locos Tacos sold over one billion units in their very first year (2012).
- Subway is the world’s largest fast-food chain by location, with more than 37,000 restaurants worldwide.
Fast Food Trivia Questions and Answers
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What year was the first McDonald’s restaurant opened? | ▶ 1940 |
| Who founded KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)? | ▶ Colonel Harland Sanders |
| Which fast-food chain introduced the drive-thru concept in 1948? | ▶ Red’s Giant Hamburg |
| What sandwich did Burger King first trademark in 1957? | ▶ The Whopper |
| Which fast-food brand’s logo features a smiling girl with pigtails? | ▶ Wendy’s |
| What menu item made Taco Bell famous when it debuted in 1962? | ▶ The Taco |
| Which pizza chain started as “Pizza Delight” in 1960 in Wichita, Kansas? | ▶ Pizza Hut |
| What is Subway’s signature sandwich called, named after a U S city? | ▶ The New York Sub |
| Which fried-chicken chain uses the slogan “Finger Lickin’ Good”? | ▶ KFC |
| Which fast-food chain’s mascot is a clown named Ronald? | ▶ McDonald’s |
| What fast-food burger chain was founded by Dave Thomas in 1969? | ▶ Wendy’s |
| Which soda brand did McDonald’s help popularize globally? | ▶ Coca-Cola |
| Which fast-food chain introduced the Egg McMuffin in 1971? | ▶ McDonald’s |
| What fast-food restaurant claims to sell over 11 million milkshakes per day? | ▶ McDonald’s |
| What McDonald’s menu item, introduced in 1979, revolutionized kids’ meals by packaging food with a toy? | ▶ The Happy Meal |
| Which fast-food empire began as a hot dog stand in 1916? | ▶ Nathan’s Famous |
| What fast-food chicken chain uses the tagline “Eat Mor Chikin”? | ▶ Chick-fil-A |
| Which pizza brand’s delivery slogan is “Hot-N-Ready”? | ▶ Little Caesars |
| Which fast-food chain’s founder once delivered pizzas on his bicycle? | ▶ Domino’s (Tom Monaghan) |
| What fast-food burger joint is famous for its “Five Guys” menu? | ▶ Five Guys |
| Which fast-food item was the first to feature on a drive-thru menu? | ▶ Hamburger (at Red’s Giant Hamburg) |
| Which fast-food chain’s name is derived from a founder’s nickname “Jack”? | ▶ Jack in the Box |
| Which chain introduced the first fast-food salad bar in 1975? | ▶ Burger King |
| What fast-food pizza chain’s name sounds like “second best”? | ▶ Domino’s |
| Which fast-food coffee chain was founded in Seattle in 1971? | ▶ Starbucks |
| What sandwich did Arby’s introduce that features crispy chicken and bacon? | ▶ Crispy Chicken & Bacon Sandwich |
| Which chain’s logo features a red-haired girl named Wendy? | ▶ Wendy’s |
| Which fast-food chain’s mascot wears a straw boater hat and bow tie? | ▶ Dairy Queen |
| What burger chain uses the slogan “Have It Your Way”? | ▶ Burger King |
| Which chain opened the world’s first drive-in restaurant in 1921? | ▶ White Castle |
| What fast-food chain’s name comes from the founder’s mother’s maiden name “Del Taco”? | ▶ Del Taco |
| Which fast-food chain offers the “Big King” sandwich as its answer to McDonald’s Big Mac? | ▶ Burger King |
| What fast-food item was first introduced by McDonald’s in 1983? | ▶ McNuggets |
| Which fast-food pizza chain started in 1958 by two brothers? | ▶ Little Caesars |
| What fast-food chain’s secret menu item is called the “Animal Style” burger? | ▶ In-N-Out Burger |
| What breakfast sandwich did Burger King launch to compete with McDonald’s Egg McMuffin? | ▶ Croissan’wich |
| Which fast-food brand introduced the “Shamrock Shake” in 1970? | ▶ McDonald’s |
| What fast-food chain started in 1954 with the slogan “Always Fresh”? | ▶ Dunkin’ |
| What fast-food chain’s name is an acronym for “Pizza Delivery Godfather”? | ▶ Godfather’s Pizza |
| Which fast-food restaurant popularized the “Meal Deal” concept in the UK? | ▶ McDonald’s |
| What fast-food salad did Wendy’s introduce in 1991? | ▶ Fresco Salad |
| What is the signature dessert item at Dairy Queen? | ▶ Blizzard |
| Which chain introduced drive-thru-only “ghost kitchens” in 2018? | ▶ Taco Bell |
| Which dessert chain is famous for ice cream served in a cone dipped in chocolate? | ▶ Mister Softee |
| What fast-food chain introduced spicy chicken nuggets in 1990? | ▶ Burger King |
| Which restaurant pioneered the concept of combo meals? | ▶ Burger King |
| What fast-food chain’s mascot is a red cube named “Big Red”? | ▶ Sbarro |
| Which chain’s menu includes the “Crunchwrap Supreme”? | ▶ Taco Bell |
| What fast-food burger chain started in Inglewood, California, in 1954? | ▶ In-N-Out Burger |
| Which chain’s mascot is a cartooned cow urging people to “Eat Mor Chikin”? | ▶ Chick-fil-A |
| What fast-food chain was the first to offer free Wi-Fi in 2002? | ▶ McDonald’s |
| Which chain’s signature burger is called the “Big Mac”? | ▶ McDonald’s |
| What fast-food restaurant introduced the “Quesarito” (quesadilla + burrito)? | ▶ Taco Bell |
| Which pizza chain’s slogan is “Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.”? | ▶ Papa John’s |
| What fast-food item did Domino’s introduce in 2008? | ▶ Stuffed Cheesy Bread |
| What fast-food chain’s first international location opened in Canada in 1967? | ▶ Wendy’s |
| Which fast-food chain popularized chicken wings as a menu item in the 1970s? | ▶ Wingstop |
| What fast-food chain offers the “Whopperito” (Whopper in burrito form)? | ▶ Burger King |
| Which chain’s mascot is the “Chester Cheetah” promoting cheesy french fries? | ▶ Burger King |
| What breakfast chain is known for its “Taquitos” and “Hash Browns”? | ▶ McDonald’s |
| Which chain’s chicken nuggets are shaped like dinosaurs? | ▶ McDonald’s Dino Nuggets |
| What fast-food franchise started with a secret menu at In-N-Out? | ▶ Animal Style Items |
| Which chain’s famous sandwich is the “Famous Star”? | ▶ Carl’s Jr. |
| What fast-food chain launched the “Impossible Whopper” in 2019? | ▶ Burger King |
| Which pizza chain’s founder once played professional baseball? | ▶ Papa John’s (John Schnatter) |
| What chain’s signature sandwich is the “Original Chicken Sandwich” introduced in 1964? | ▶ Chick-fil-A |
| Which fast-food chain’s first location was in a converted hot dog stand? | ▶ Wendy’s drive-thru only |
| What fast-food chain offers “Loaded Fries” topped with cheese and bacon? | ▶ Five Guys |
| Which chain’s menu includes the “Triple Double” burger? | ▶ In-N-Out Burger |
| What chain’s famous slogan is “Think Outside the Bun”? | ▶ Taco Bell |
| What fast-food chain’s dessert is called the “Apple Pie”? | ▶ McDonald’s |
| Which chain introduced the “Jalapeño Poppers” to its menu in the ’80s? | ▶ Burger King |
| What fast-food chain’s flagship item is the “Big Tasty”? | ▶ McDonald’s |
| Which chain’s signature drink is called the “Cowboy Coffee”? | ▶ Carl’s Jr. |
| What fast-food salad bowl did Chipotle introduce? | ▶ Burrito Bowl |
| Which chain’s menu is built around “subs” rather than “sandwiches”? | ▶ Steak ‘n Shake |
| What fast-food restaurant pioneered the “Chicken Bucket” packaging? | ▶ KFC |
| Which chain’s mascot is a cowboy named “Jack Everyman”? | ▶ Jack in the Box |
| What chain’s signature sauce is “Special Sauce” on its burgers? | ▶ McDonald’s Big Mac |
| Which chain’s desserts include “Soft-Serve Cones” with a little swirl? | ▶ Dairy Queen |
| What fast-food brand’s name sounds like an acronym but is actually a nickname for “two guys”? | ▶ Five Guys |
| Which chain’s breakfast menu features the “Breakfast Burrito”? | ▶ Taco Bell |
| What fast-food chain’s original concept revolved around slushie drinks called “Slurpees”? | ▶ 7-Eleven |
| Which chain offers the “Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich”? | ▶ Wendy’s |
| What chain’s signature item is the “Baconator”? | ▶ Wendy’s |
| Which chain’s first outlet was inside a mall food court in 1965? | ▶ Subway |
| What fast-food chain started as a donut stand in Portland, Oregon in 1950? | ▶ Dunkin’ |
| Which chain’s menu item is the “Crunchy Tacos”? | ▶ Taco Bell |
| In which country did the modern fast-food industry originate? | ▶ United States |
| Which fast-food chain uses the likeness of a founder’s daughter in its logo? | ▶ Wendy’s |
| What term describes the global sector that includes quick-service restaurants like McDonald’s and KFC? | ▶ Fast-food industry |
| What is the name of McDonald’s clown mascot introduced in 1963? | ▶ Ronald McDonald |
| Which fast-food chain is famous for its signature curly fries? | ▶ Arby’s |
| What fast-food chain founded by Carl Karcher in 1941 started as a hot-dog cart? | ▶ Carl’s Jr. |
| What is the common name for the bundled meal marketed specifically to children at fast-food restaurants? | ▶ Kids’ meals |
| Which fast-food chain holds the Guinness World Record for the most outlets worldwide? | ▶ Subway |
| Which city is home to the largest McDonald’s by square footage, located in Times Square? | ▶ New York City |
| Which fast-food chain’s chicken is seasoned with a secret blend of 11 herbs and spices? | ▶ KFC |
| On which continent did Burger King open its first location in Brazil? | ▶ South America |
| What is the main ingredient in most fast-food french fries? | ▶ Potatoes |
| Which fast-food restaurant is known for its “Golden Arches” logo? | ▶ McDonald’s |
| Who joined McDonald’s in 1954 and turned it into a global franchise? | ▶ Ray Kroc |
| Which fast-food chain’s name translates to “The Crazy Chicken” in Spanish? | ▶ El Pollo Loco |
| What abbreviation is commonly used for the country where McDonald’s was founded? | ▶ U.S. |
| What seasonal dessert made with spiced pumpkin filling is offered by many fast-food restaurants in fall? | ▶ Pumpkin pie |
