History of Fast Food
White Castle opened the second fast-food outlet in Wichita, Kansas in 1921. They sold hamburgers and were the first to standardize production of food. The McDonald brothers opened their redesigned restaurant in 1948. Burger King and Taco Bell began in the 1950s. Wendy’s opened in 1969. Fast food is prepared and served quickly. White Castle is considered the world’s first true fast food restaurant. It was founded in 1921 by Billy Ingram and Walter Anderson in Wichita, Kansas.
The First Fast Food Restaurant
What was the very first fast food restaurant?
White Castle opened in Wichita, Kansas in 1921, which is considered the world’s first true fast food restaurant.
Evolution of Fast Food Chains
Several fast-food chains that exist today opened after this. The list of some of the major chains includes:
- The McDonald brothers’ redesigned restaurant in 1948
- Burger King and Taco Bell in the 1950s
- Wendy’s in 1969