Top 8 Fast Food Chains In America

1920-2017

Period: Jan 1, 1920 to Jan 1, 2017

Chick-Fil-A

Mar 16, 1946

Chick-Fil-A was established in 1946 in Hapeville, Geroiga

Founder of Chick-fil-a

Mar 28, 1946

S. Truett Cathy, an American Entrepreneur, founded Chick-fil-a in 1946

Dunkin' Donuts

Mar 16, 1950

Dunkin' Donuts was established in 1950 at Quincy Massachusetts

Founder of Dunkin' Donuts

Mar 29, 1950

William Rosenberg is the founder of Dunkin' Donuts. He founded his company in 1950

Whataburger

Apr 18, 1950

Whataburger was founded in 1950 in Corpus Christi, Texas

Founder of Whataburger

Apr 26, 1950

Harmon Dobson and Paul Burton founded whataburger in 1950

Burger King

Mar 16, 1954

Burger KIng was established in 1954 in Miami, Florida

Founders of Burger King

Mar 29, 1954

David Edgerton and James McLamore are Co-Founders of Burger King. They Co-Founded the company in 1954

McDonald's

Apr 28, 1955

McDonald's was established in April 15, 1955 in Des Plaines, IL

Founders of McDonald's

Apr 29, 1955

Ray Kroc and Richard MacDonald were the founders of McDonald's. They founded their company in April of 1955.

Taco Bell

Mar 21, 1962

Taco Bell was established in 1962 in Downey, California

Founder Of Taco Bell

Mar 29, 1962

Glen Bell was is the founder of Taco Bell. He founded his company in March of 1962.

Subway

Aug 28, 1965

Subway was established on August 28, 1965 in Bridgeport CT

Founders of Subway

Aug 28, 1965

Peter Buck and Fred DeLuca are the Co- Founders of Subway. They founded their company in 1965.

Wendys

Mar 16, 1969

Wendys was established in 1969 Columbia, Ohio

Founders of Wendy's

Nov 29, 1969

Dave Thomas and John T. Schuessler are the Co- Founders of Wendy's. They Co- Founded their company in November of 1969.

Founders of Starbucks

Mar 29, 1971

Gordon Bowker, Zev Siegl, and Jerry Baldwin Co- Founded their company in March of 1971

Starbucks

Mar 29, 1971

Starbucks was established in 1971 in Pike Place Market in Seattle Washington.

Pollo Campero

Apr 18, 1971

Pollo Campero is a fast food restaurant chain that focuses on Latin American chicken recipes. The chain was founded in 1971 in Guatemala

Schlotzsky's

Apr 18, 1971

Schlotzsky's was founded in 1971 in Austin, Texas

Founder of Pollo Campero

Apr 18, 1971

The chain was founded in 1971 in Guatemala by Juan Bautistia Gutierrez and continues to be a family-owned business. Since opening its first restaurant, Pollo Campero has expanded to over 350 restaurants around world.

Founders of Schlotzsky's

Apr 25, 1971

In 1971, Don and Dolores Dissman founded the company in Austin, Texas.[2] The initial menu consisted of one sandwich of mixed meats, cheeses and black olives on a freshly made, toasted bun called "The Original."[

Jason's Deli

Apr 18, 1976

Jason's Deli was founded in 1976 in Beaumont, Texas

Founder of Jason's Deli

Apr 26, 1976

Joe Tortorice, Jr. founded Jason's Deli in November of 1976

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Apr 18, 1977

Potbelly Sandwich Shop was founded in 1977 in Willow Lake, South Dakota

Founder of Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Apr 26, 1977

Peter Hastings in the founder of Potbelly Sandwich Shop. He founded Potbelly Sandwich Shop in 1977

Ben & Jerry's

Apr 18, 1978

Ben & Jerry's was founded in 1978 in Burlington, VT

Founders of Ben & Jerry's

Apr 25, 1978

Jerry Greenfield and Ben Cohen are the co founders of their company

Fuddruckers

Apr 18, 1979

Fuddruckers was founded in 1979 in San Antonio Texas

Founder of Fuddruckers

Apr 25, 1979

Phil Romano founded Fuddruckers in 1979

Panera Bread

Apr 18, 1981

Panera Bread was founded in 1981 in Kirkwood, Montana

Founders of Panera Bread

Apr 26, 1981

Ronald M. Shaich and Louis Cane are the founders of Panera Bread. They founded their company in 1981

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches

Apr 18, 1983

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches was founded in 1983 in Charleston, Illinois

Founder of Jimmy Johns

Apr 26, 1983

Jimmy John Liautaud if the founder of Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches. Kind of a fitting name, right?

Culver's

Apr 18, 1984

Culver's was founded in 1984 in Sauk City, Wisconsin

Founders of Culver's

Apr 26, 1984

Craig C. Culver, George Culver, Ruth Culver, and Lea Culver founded their company, Culvers in 1984. I wonder how they came up with that name

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Apr 18, 1986

Five Guys Burgers and Fries was founded in 1986 in Arlington County

Founder of Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Apr 26, 1986

Jerry Murrell founded Five Guys Burgers and Fries. He founded Five Guys Burgers and Fries in 1986 in Arlington county

Zaxby's

Apr 18, 1990

The first Zaxby's restaurant opened in Statesboro, Georgia in March 1990.

Founders of Zaxby's

Apr 18, 1990

Zach McLeroy and Tony Townley are two best friends who founded their company in 1990.

Jamba Juica

Apr 19, 1990

Jamba Juice was founded in 1990 in San Luis Obispo, California

Founders of Jamba Juice

Apr 19, 1990

Kirk Perron, Joe Vergara, Kevin Peters, and Linda Olds founded Jamba Juice in 1990.

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Apr 18, 1993

Chipotle Mexican Grill was founded in 1993 in Denver, Colorado

Founder of Cipotle Mexican Grill

Apr 26, 1993

Steve Ells is the sole founder of his comapny, Cipotle Mexican Grill. He founded his company in 1993

Qdoba Mexican Eats

Apr 26, 1995

Qdoba was founded in 1995 in Denver, Colorado

Papa Murphy's Pizza

Apr 26, 1995

Papa Murphy's Pizza was founded in 1995

Qdoba Mexican Eats

Apr 26, 1995

Robert Hauser and Anthony Miller are the founders of Qdoba Mexican Eats. They founded Qdoba Mexican Eats in 1995.

Founder of Papa Murphy's Pizza

Apr 26, 1995

Robert Graham is the sole founder of Papa Murphy's Pizza. He founded Papa Murphy's Pizza in 1995

Moe's Southwest Grill

Apr 18, 2000

Moe's Southwest Grill was established in 2000 in Atlanta, Georgia

Founder of Moe's Southwest Grill

Apr 25, 2000

H. Martin Sprock III is the founder of Moe's Southwest Grill