31 Random Bits of Fast-Food Trivia That Have Been Sitting Under the Heat Lamps Since Brunch

Don’t worry. Your brain won’t feel all greasy and lethargic after this
31 Random Bits of Fast-Food Trivia That Have Been Sitting Under the Heat Lamps Since Brunch

You can feel good about consuming this list for lunch, so dont you worry about those afternoon sleepies. We know how those can be after lunchtime fast food. 

Wendys can sometimes seem like something youd want for lunch, but the regret sets in pretty much right away, doesnt it? So why dont you try some fast-food facts for lunch, and save the actual fast food for some late-night grub. Its the responsible thing to do.

Domino’s

Domino's managers allegedly burned down a nearby Papa John's In 2011, two Domino's managers were arrested for arson after their competition burned down. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM

KFC Japan

KFC offers a popular Christmas meal package in Japan Kentucky Christmas It's so popular they recommend ordering two months in advance. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM

McDonald’s in Africa

McDonald's is only in four African countries ماكدونالدر McDonald's M McDonald's If you find yourself in Africa craving a Big Mac, you'll have to go to Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, or Tunisia. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM

Ronald McDonald

If you ask Ronald McDonald where burgers come from, he says they're grown. According to a former Ronald McDonald, the story for kids was that hamburgers grow in a patch and then they just get plucked. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM

Dunkin’ Donuts

DUNKIN' DONUTS Dimbit DUNKIN' Dunkin' Donuts 1954 GRAGKED.COM Before a hairy, geriatric store owner enthusiastically announced that it was time to make the donuts, Dunkin' had a mascot called Dunkie. This horrific carbohydrate-gollum, wearing coffee cup pants and a paper hat, proudly served up his confectionary brethren with a wink and a smile.

Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, McDonald's has an upscale restaurant called McDonald's Next. The color scheme is black and white, the decor is glass and metal, and there's even table service in the evening. But they offer all the usual menu items. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM

Applebee’s

APPLEBEE'S T.J. Applebee's Applebee's RX FOR EDIBLES & ELIXIRS GRILL + BAR 1980 GRAGKED.COM The original name for Applebee's was T.J. Applebee's Rx For Edibles and Elixirs, which sounds like a Civil War era apothecary. But, no, this name remained until 1986 which means there is a non-0% chance that a family left a screening of The Karate Kid II and had a sit-down meal at T.J. Applebee's Rx For Edibles and goddamn Elixirs.

A Post-Coma Run for the Border

A man awoke from a 47-day coma. His first words? I want Taco Bell. UMM Unfortunately, Jake Booth wasn't able to eat solid food for another three weeks. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM

All-You-Can-Look-At Kale

Before 2012, Pizza Hut was the largest purchaser of kale in the U.S. They only used it for garnish around salad bars. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM

Taco Bell Tortillas in Space

NASA's shuttle crew used Taco Bell tortillas because they had a nine-month shelf life. 12 Flour TORTILLAS For Soft Tacos TACO BELL Because it was easier for astronauts to roll up food, NASA replaced bread with tortillas. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM

Pizza Hut App

A woman being held hostage used the Pizza Hut app in order to receive help. 50.00 THANKS FOR YOUR ORDER TOCKY - and DELIVERY TRACKER 5 WE'RE MAKING YOUR ORDER - MIC et 2004 BASK When her captor let her use a phone to order a pizza, she included Please help. Get 911 to me in the comments. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM

Burger King’s Red Burgers

In 2015, Burger King Japan introduced special, limited edition red burgers. Aka Samurai Chicken and Aka Samurai Beef were served on a red bun (colored with tomato powder) with a slice of red cheese and a special ANGRY Sauce made from miso paste and chili. GRAGKED.COM

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McDonald’s Flamin’ Hot Fitbit

McDonald's flamin' hot Fitbit if STEP-iT CRACKED.COM Step-Its were little Happy Meal pedometers that started giving kids mysterious burns, blisters, and rashes. McD's had to recall over 30 million units.

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Chick-fil-A Volunteers

Chick-fil-A wants to pay 'volunteers' 5 sandwiches an hour. GRAGKED.COM The North Carolina restau- rant posted a job opportu- nity on Facebook, saying Drive Thru Express volun- teers could Earn 5 free entrees per shift (1 hr) worked. The post was soon deleted.

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Pink Slime

PINK SLIME CRACKED COM In 2011, Jamie Oliver told us about fast food's leftover beef trimmings treated with ammonium hydroxide, or Pink Slime. The industry lost $400 million in sales, shut down 3 plants, and McDonald's, Taco Bell, and Burger King announced they no longer use pink slime, but the product has been making a comeback in recent years.

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The First McDonald’s Drive-Thru

The first McDonald's drive-thru opened next to a military base in Arizona. 5 McDonald's SERVICE SYSTEM HAMBURGERS McDonald's The have Sold OVER 1 MILLION Soldiers at the base couldn't show up in public in a work or duty uniform, so a drive-thru was set up to allow them to buy at McDonald's anyway. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM

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A Burger King Shootout

WEIRD WORLD In Memphis, a woman shot up a drive-through Burger King because of how long her order was taking. BK CHICKEN NIGGETS 5$2.50 BURGER KING BURGER KING ING DRIVE THRU She left her car, went to the drive-through window and then started arguing-- after that, she started shooting. Nobody

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April Fools

In 1998 for April Fools', Burger King took out a -page ad announcing a Left-Handed Whopper. Burger King introduces the left-handed Whopper. Fat: E a B

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Burger Pizza

31 Random Bits of Fast-Food Trivia That Have Been Sitting Under the Heat Lamps Since Brunch

Taco Bell’s Seafood Salad

31 Random Bits of Fast-Food Trivia That Have Been Sitting Under the Heat Lamps Since Brunch

Subservient Chicken

Long before Twitch, Burger King introduced the Subservient Chicken A man in a chicken suit acted out hundreds of demands, and in turn, Burger King g

The Colors Red and Yellow

GRIOY The combination of red and yellow stimulates hunger. Pa BURGER Hut KING McDonald's Hardee's CHARBROILY Johnny WenDy's Rocketo TACO OLD FASHIONED

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