Ten Obscure Facts About US Fast Food Restaurants
Fast food on the mind, and realize at 4:35pm Eastern I haven't done my list today.
1. McDonald's Once Sold Pizza
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, McDonald's experimented with pizza in select locations. It flopped due to long cook times and equipment challenges.
2. Taco Bell Helped Launch the Dorito Locos Taco with a Shadow Operation
Taco Bell created a secret team called "Tiger Team" to develop the Doritos Locos Tacos over two years, fearing leaks that could ruin the surprise.
3. White Castle Was the First Fast Food Chain in America
Founded in 1921, White Castle beat out McDonald's and others by decades. Its goal was to change the public’s perception of ground beef after The Jungle.
4. Subway Has More Locations Than McDonald's
Though McDonald's has higher global revenue, Subway has consistently had more U.S. locations—over 20,000 at its peak.
5. Burger King’s Original Name Was “Insta-Burger King”
It was founded in 1953 using a special “Insta-Broiler” before rebranding to just Burger King in 1954.
6. KFC's Original Recipe Is Kept in a Vault
The famous "11 herbs and spices" are handwritten and locked in a safe at KFC’s Louisville headquarters, known as "The Vault."
7. Arby’s Stands for ‘R.B.’—Not What You Think
Many think it's short for "roast beef," but it actually stands for Raffel Brothers, the chain's founders.
8. Wendy's Chili Is Made from Leftover Burger Patties
Cooked burgers that aren’t sold in time are chopped up and used in the chili to reduce waste (and it tastes great).
9. The McRib’s Comeback Is Based on Pork Prices
McDonald’s tends to bring the McRib back when pork prices are low, making it financially smarter to offer.
10. Jack in the Box Invented the Drive-Thru Intercom System
In 1951, Jack in the Box was the first to install a two-way intercom for drive-thru orders, revolutionizing fast food service.
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