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1. Largest fast food chain is McDonald's
2. Almost 30,000 Subway restaurants worldwide
3. $146 billion in fast food sales in 2006
4. "Fast Food" recognized by Merriam-Webster dictionary in 1951
5. Largest fast food pizza chain: Pizza Hut
6. Largest Chinese fast food chain: Panda Express

Fast food came about in America during the middle of the twentieth century. Many fast food products were available in the late 19th century, such as hot dogs and corn dogs. However, hamburgers did not become a regular vendor and franchise product until the 1950s.

Although fast food is most often associated with burgers and fries, fast and casual dining has spread across all types of food, including Mexican food, Chinese food and Middle Eastern food.