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- World's largest fast food chain: McDonald's
- Nearly 30,000 Subway locations worldwide
- 2006 Fast Food sales: $146 billion
- 1951: "Fast Food" recognized by Merriam-Webster dictionary
- Largest pizza chain: Pizza Hut
- Largest Chinese chain: Panda Express
- In France, a "Quarter Pounder with Cheese" is called a "Royale with Cheese"
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A multi-billion dollar industry, fast food has been a steady favorite of American cuisine since the mid-20th century. Though hot dogs, corn dogs and other quick foods were available at state fairs as early as the late 19th century, hamburger and hot dog vendors did not become a regularly occurring phenomenon until the 1950s.
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Fast Food Variants
Though fast food is most often associated with burgers and fries, fast and casual dining has spread across international cuisines, including Mexican food, Chinese food and even Middle Eastern food, with an emphasis on falafel.So-Cal Innovation
Though White Castle originated in Wichita, Kansas, nearly all major fast food burger chains started in Southern California. Carl Karcher founded Carl's Jr. in 1941 after owning several successful hot dog stands. Dick and Mac McDonald opened their barbecue drive-in restaurant in 1940, but it took Ray Kroc in the early 1960s to turn it into the multinational conglomerate popular today.Fast Food Criticism
The fast food industry has been routinely criticized by health advocacy groups for their trans-fat heavy and high-sodium meals, marketed primarily toward children. In recent years, restaurant chains have attempted to supplement their regular menus with more healthy choices, such as salads, fruit parfait and yogurt.-
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Fast Food Questions
How can I stop craving fast food??! 8 AnswersDetox yourself. After a period of not eating fast food, you will eventually stop craving those types of food. If you absolutely must give in to your cravings, c... read more
Strict regulations for tobacco but why not alcohol and fast food? 3 AnswersIn my humble opinion, there should be. There are far too many fatal health risks associated with all three that all should be strongly regulated. By now, we sho... read more
FOOD FIGHT: Whats your favorite fast food restaurant, and why? 9 AnswersWhen I need to use a fast food chain (which is rare) I like a Burrito Supreme from Taco Bell. read more
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@kiddkirby lol naw cuzz..she was like mcdonalds was nasty..n thats my favorite fast food spot
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Okay Poppy's called me back sayin ain't no more chicken stew. *dead* what else is there to grub on besides fast food?
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Waffel cafe, faster than fast food, adn fresher...
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new pics qo comment!jusst got upp eat chinese fOod;im runninq so fast to catch your heart but it seems that ur runninq faster
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But having said that, I feel the need to whip myself and do penance. But I always feel that way when I buy fast food at London Bridge.
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