Can You Match These Fast Food Items to Their Chain Restaurant?

By: Robin Tyler
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Can You Match These Fast Food Items to Their Chain Restaurant?
Image: Wiki Commons by Raysonho @ Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine

About This Quiz

The fast-food industry is massive! Not only in the United States, but around the world. Pretty much any food you can think of is available in a fast food style, but burgers, pizza, nachos, tacos and fries are the staples of the American diet.

And fast food is certainly not as new as you might think. Most people assume fast food was born in the 1950s, after World War II. Well, that period certainly saw a boom in fast food joints with the likes of McDonald's and Kentucky Fried Chicken gaining in popularity. In truth, however, the first real fast food joints can be traced by to the early 1920s with White Castle, still going strong today, seen as the first franchise in this line of the food business.

Today, takeout food is a massive business. In 2016, fast food purchases contributed over $200 billion dollars to the economy, almost a quarter of the overall spend at restaurants. And you know what's best? Gone of the days of just a few restaurants with small menus. Today, there are many different restaurants, each with its own range of menu items.

So the question is: Can you identify an item from a fast food chain by just seeing an image of it? Think you can? Then take this tough fast food quiz.

Good luck!


1 Big_Mac_hamburger
Wiki Commons by Evan-Amos
At which fast food chain would you be to tuck into this double patty burger?
McDonald's
Pizza Hut
KFC
Little Caesar's
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Who doesn't love a Big Mac? One of McDonald's most sought after meals, the Big Mac was introduced by the chain in 1968. It originally was known the Aristocrat and then the Blue Ribbon Burger before finally having the name we now all know. And what is in that special sauce? It's what makes the Big Mac different from anything else.

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2 WHOPPER_with_Cheese_at_Burger_King
Wiki Commons by Lombroso
Who serves up this massive burger, an American favorite?
White Castle
Burger King
Chuck E. Cheese's
Wetherspoons
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Wrong Answer

Many people would pick a Whopper over a Big Mac any day. Burger King introduced the Whopper in 1957 and over the years it has become their signature item. After all, the franchise's tagline is "Home of the Whopper." Did you know that Whoppers are tailored to local tastes in certain parts of the world?

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3 KFC_Fried_chicken
Wiki Commons by مانفی
If you want this delicious chicken, which fast food restaurant would you visit?
Blimpie
Jamba Juice
KFC
Chipotle Mexican Grill
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Wrong Answer

KFC is one of the best-selling restaurant chains on the planet, and it's all thanks to that secret recipe chicken. Founded by Harland Sanders, the Colonel's first restaurant opened as Sanders Court & Café in North Corbin, Kentucky in 1930. By 1952, the first Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise had opened in Salt Lake City, Utah. And the secret 11 herbs and spice that make KFC unique? Well, no one's telling what that is!

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4 ChickFilA-Fries
Wiki Commons by J. Reed
Their waffle-shaped fries are delicious! Which fast food joint introduced these in the mid-1980s?
Pizza Hut
Panda Express
Hardee's
Chick-Fil-A
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Wrong Answer

Introduced in 1985, Chick-Fil-A's Waffle Fries are a popular side at the fast food chain. Prepared with the skin on, these fries are cooked in canola oil to be crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. Yum!

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5 Five Guys Cheeseburger
Forbes / YouTube
Do you know at which restaurant you would find this popular cheeseburger?
Hardee's
Five Guys
Sonic Drive-In
Jimmy John's
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Wrong Answer

A staple on the Five Guys menu and also extremely popular, this cheeseburger is a whopping 840 calories! Did you know former basketball superstar Shaquille O'Neal owns over 150 Five Guys franchises?

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6 Popeyes mashed potatoes new
TasteTime / YouTube
Can you identify the restaurant where mashed potatoes and Cajun gravy is offered as a side?
Steers
Popeye's
Jollibee
Panera Bread
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Wrong Answer

What's not to like about a decent mashed potato? Add the Cajun gravy and you have a very popular dish available from Popeye's: and it's only 120 calories! Popeye's, which opened in 1972, has 2,600 restaurants in the United States and 30 other locations around the world.

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7 Krispy Kreme
TasteTime / YouTube
Loved by police officers, Homer Simpson, you and me, where are you most likely to get great doughnuts from the options below?
Krispy Kreme
Starbucks
Sonic
WingStreet
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Closing in on 100 years old, Krispy Kreme doughnuts come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can include a range of fillings. The company was founded by Vernon Rudolph in 1937 and has over 1,000 locations across the globe.

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8 White Castle
White Castle / YouTube
These sliders may be small, but they pack a punch of flavor. Who sells them?
Quiznos
Church's Chicken
Chicken Licken
White Castle
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Wrong Answer

America's first fast-food chain, sliders have been a White Castle staple since 1921. Served on a 2 x 2-inch bun, even the patty is square. Of course, a slider is nothing without the extras, and the White Castle variety has onions and pickles.

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9 In-N-Out burger
Wiki Commons by R4vi
Double patty, double cheese. Who could ask for more? Where can you order these tasty burgers?
In-N-Out
Starbucks
Burger King
Pizza Hut
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Wrong Answer

Certainly a smaller take-out chain than most of its competitors, In-N-Out has around 340 stores, mainly on the Pacific coast and in the Southwest. Opened in 1948, In-N-Out operated California's first drive-through hamburger joint.

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10 McDonalds fries
Wiki Commons by Fung IOGZZ M
Which take-out joint makes these delicious long, thin, salty fries?
Sonic Drive-in
McDonald's
Costa
Arby's
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Wrong Answer

There certainly isn't anything quite like McDonald's fries. Crispy, salty, long, thin and delicious, they are quite calorie heavy. A medium fries is around 340 calories and also contains plenty of fat, thanks to the frying process. McDonald's fries were first introduced in 1949 and flavored with a special "beef" flavoring.

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11 Arbys
Wiki Commons by Lenin and McCarthy
Where would you find this beautiful roast beef sandwich?
Pala Hamburger
Arby's
Chester's International
Five Guys
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Wrong Answer

Introduced in 1964, if you love roast beef, then an Arby's Roast Beef Sandwich is a must. It simply consists of roast beef—plenty of it—and a bun. Sometimes, however, simple is best. And at 350 calories, it's healthier than most hamburgers.

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12 McFlurry
McDonald's / YouTube
Ice cream with extras! At which restaurant chain is this a staple dessert?
McDonald's
Burger King
Wendy's
Firehouse Subs
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Creamy soft-serve ice cream ... check! A range of extras such as Oreo's, M&M's or chocolate fudge ... check! Pure bliss ... check. At just over 20 years old, the McFlurry is one of the best desserts around. Watch your waistline, however. It clocks in at about 500 calories, depending on the topping.

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13 Arbys curly fries
Wiki Commons by ebru
Fries come in all shapes and sizes in the world of fast food. Who makes these curly fries?
Arby's
Moe's Southwest Grill
Blimpie
Smoothie King
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First seen in 1988, Curly Fries from Arby's are certainly unique. Fried till golden brown, they are crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Add an Arby's sauce to make them even better.

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14 Chick fil a spicy chicken sandwich
TwinMuscle / YouTube
Do you know where this spicy chicken creation is served?
Steak 'n Shake
Chick-Fil-A
Del Taco
Shakey's
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Wrong Answer

Less than a decade old and already an extremely popular item on the Chick-Fil-A's menu, the Spicy Chicken Sandwich has a massive chicken filet, hand-breaded and spiced and then fried to perfection. You have an option to choose your bun as well, with gluten-free and multi-grain available.

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15 starbucks
Starbucks / YouTube
Love it or hate it, this hot drink includes pumpkin spice and is available from _______?
Starbucks
IHOP
Panda Express
Waffle House
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Espresso, milk, spices and cream. A favorite for many in the fall, this Starbucks hot drink tops almost 400 calories. Of course, you could always leave out the cream, but then it's not as rich and decadent, is it?

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16 Auntie Annes
AuntieAnnesPretzels / YouTube
Do you know which fast food chain sells this huge pretzel?
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Auntie Anne's
Panera Bread
Orange Julius
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What could be better than pretzels in a range of flavors, from savory to sweet? You can always just go for an original, which the chain started selling back in 1988.

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17 Shake Shack burger
Wiki Commons by T.Tseng
Which fast-food chain serves this delicious looking burger?
Farmer Boys
Sneaky Pete's
Shake Shack
Carino's Italian Grill
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Shake Shack started out in New York City in 2004 and although still relatively new, now boasts 130 domestic restaurants and 70 outside of the United States. The Shake Burger is fairly simple, but sometimes that's a good thing! It certainly has all you need on a hamburger.

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18 Jack in the Box taco
Jack in the Box / YouTube
These used to cost just $.99 ... for 2! At which fast-food chain could you buy them?
Jack in the Box
Charleys Philly Steaks
Jersey Mike's Subs
Spangles
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Sadly, you can't get two tacos for under a dollar from Jack in the Box anymore, although $1.29 is still very reasonable. Clocking in at just under 400 calories for two, these delicious, greasy bits of fast food heaven were introduced in the 1950s.

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19 In-N-Out fries
Wiki Commons by Christian Razukas from Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Can you name the fast food joint that serves these fries from their "secret" menu?
El Pollo Loco
In-N-Out
Del Taco
Long John Silver's
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Wrong Answer

It's not much of a secret anymore, but In-N-Out's "animal style" options provide some interesting variations of some of their menu items. Fries, for example, get drenched in sauce, smothered in cheese and finished with onions. They do clock in at a whopping 750 calories, however.

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20 McDonalds apple pie
McDonald's / YouTube
This apple pie is as American as the franchise that serves it. Can you name it?
Burger Chef
McDonald's
The Habit Burger Grill
Great Steak
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Caution! Contents hot! How many times have you burned your lips on a McDonald's Apple Pie just to get them in your belly faster? Thank goodness they are served in twos! Perfect.

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21 Chick-Fil-A biscuits
Chick-Fil-A / YouTube
If you love chicken and biscuits, then you probably love this option. But where would you buy it?
El Taco Tote
Pita Pit
Saladworks
Chick-Fil-A
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Great biscuits, baked golden brown ... check. Tasty chicken spiced perfectly ... check. Perfect combo! The Chick-Fil-A Chicken Biscuit was first introduced in 1986.

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22 McD-Saus-Egg-McMuffin
Wiki Commons by Evan-Amos
Only available for breakfast, who serves this muffin-based item?
Fatburger
Burger King
McDonald's
Burgerville
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Wrong Answer

Served the world over, if you like your bacon, egg and cheese served on a buttery muffin, then McDonald's Egg McMuffin is just for you. It certainly is popular all over the world, and has been served as a morning hangover cure since 1972.

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24 Nacho fries
Taco Bell / YouTube
Where would you place an order for nacho fries?
Mooyah
Taco Bell
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Noodles and Company
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Wrong Answer

Nacho fries gave Taco Bell their best ever product launch, and over 53 million were ordered across the United States in the five months that followed. What's not to love? They're fries with a cheesy sauce: a winner every time.

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25 Dominos Pizza
Domino's / YouTube
Can you name the takeout joint that is the likeliest to provide you with this pizza?
Domino's
Cinnabon
Lion's Choice
Mrs. Winner's Chicken & Biscuits
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Wrong Answer

The most popular item on the Domino's menu, the pepperoni pizza, has made this chain one of the most popular in the United States when it comes to pizza.

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26 whataburger Honey BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Whataburger / YouTube
You probably should keep your calories down for the rest of the day after consuming this sandwich. Who is responsible for this calorie monster?
Cook Out
Dairy Queen
Whataburger
Eegee's
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Wrong Answer

960! That's what the Honey BBQ Chicken Sandwich is worth, calorie-wise. But this sandwich has it all. Flavor, texture and general yumminess. Just don't eat them too often!

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27 Filet-O-Fish
Wiki Commons by Evan-Amos
Who serves this interesting combination of bun, fish and cheese?
Huddle House
McDonald's
Steak 'n Shake
Robeks
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Wrong Answer

The combination of a bun, fish and cheese isn't alluring to everyone, but McDonald's Filet-O-Fish, introduced in 1963, must be eaten by many people; otherwise, it wouldn't be on the menu, right?

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28 Panda Express kung pao chicken
Panda Express / YouTube
Where would you buy this spicy stir fry chicken dish?
Elevation Burger
Green Burrito
The Habit Burger Grill
Panda Express
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Wrong Answer

You could almost eat the picture, right? Not only does Panda Express’ Kung Pao Chicken stir fry look incredible, it tastes incredible. It's also relatively low in calories (290) and carbohydrates (16 g per serving).

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29 Dairy_Queen_Blizzard
Wiki Commons by m01229
Who serves up this frozen dessert filled with treats of your choice?
Cinnabon
Dairy Queen
Whataburger
Culver's
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

First introduced in 1985, the Blizzard is Dairy Queen's go-to frozen dessert. With a variety of fillings to choose from, there is one to match your particular sweet tooth. They are calorific, however. A small Oreo blizzard tops out at over 600 calories.

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30 Spicy Italian With Cheese
Wiki Commons by Arkke
It may not be the healthiest, but it looks and tastes incredible. Who sells this sandwich?
Subway
Au Bon Pain
El Taco Tote
Saladworks
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Wrong Answer

Business Insider says this is one of the least healthy things on the menu at Subway. We don't care! Look at it! A full serving is around 600 calories, so if you're worried about that, share one with a friend ... if you can manage!

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31 Pizza_Hut_Meat_Lovers_pizza_2
Wiki Commons by BrokenSphere
Ranked the number one pizza chain in America, who services this classic pizza?
Little Caesar's
Pizza Hut
Zaxby's
Donut Diner
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Wrong Answer

America's biggest pizza chain, of course Pizza Hut would have one of the country's favorite pizzas, right? Meat lovers unite!

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23 Happy Meal
McDonald's / YouTube
If you have kids, no doubt they have whined for this meal from time to time. Where would you go to keep them quiet?
Zaxby's
McDonald's
Zbarro
Carl's Jr.
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Since 1979, kids around the world certainly haven't wanted a happy meal for the food itself. It's all about the toy, isn't it? Great marketing by McDonald's in that regard. Of course, the toys often have a tie-in with whatever kids' movie is current at the time.

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32 Dunkin Donuts Munchkins
Chrispy ASMR / YouTube
Small, round balls of goodness. Which fast food joint created these sugary treats?
Dunkin' Donuts
Skyline Chili
A&W
Braum's
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Scared of eating a whole doughnut? Munchkins are a perfect alternative. The same sugary goodness, but fewer calories! Thanks, Dunkin'!

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33 culvers pretzel bites
WALTWINS / YouTube
Can you name the restaurant where these incredible cheese-filled dough balls are part of the menu?
Fosters Freeze
Culver's
Farmer Boys
Huddle House
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Wrong Answer

Filled with cheese from Wisconsin, these stringy snacks are delicious! Let's be honest, anything with cheese is good. Deep fried cheese is even better. Just don't tell your doctor!

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34 little caesars crazy bread
Jay Rule / YouTube
Which fast food chain serves these popular Parmesan-crusted bread sticks?
Captain D's Seafood Kitchen
Little Caesar's
Carino's Italian Grill
The Halal Guys
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Wrong Answer

Although most people go to Little Caesar's for their pizza, their Crazy Bread is one of their most popular menu items. Just perfect while you wait for your pie to come out the pizza oven!

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35 Baconator
Wiki Commons by KForce
Bacon ... so much bacon! Now that's a bacon burger. Do you know where to purchase one?
Wendy's
Jersey Mike's Subs
Swensen's
Jimmy John's
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Wrong Answer

That's a whole lot of bacon. And possibly cholesterol. Served up by Wendy's chains across the United States, this hamburger is not called the Baconator for nothing.

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36 Five Guys Cajun fries
Daym Drops / YouTube
Love Cajun spices? Then these fries are straight up your alley. Who makes them?
Johnny Rockets
Five Guys
Taco Bueno
Zippy's
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Wrong Answer

First spiced in 1986, Cajun Spices, a popular item on the Five Guys menu are prepared with the takeout chains famous seasoning with a Cajun base. Note that Five Guys fries are cooked in peanut oil, so those with a peanut allergy should steer well clear.

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37 wendys spicy chicken
Brothers Green Eats / YouTube
Which famous chain serves this popular spiced chicken sandwich?
Wendy's
Kewpee
Wienerschnitzel
El Pollo Loco
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Who doesn't like a spicy chicken sandwich? Wendy's have served this winner since 1996 and it continues to prove a popular menu item.

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38 McNuggets
Wiki Commons by RightCowLeftCoast
Where would you buy these bite-sized pieces of chicken?
CiCi's Pizza
Captain D's
McDonald's
Charley's Grilled Subs
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Available in a number of different-sized meals, McNuggets have been part of the McDonald's menu since 1981. Don't forget the yummy selection of sauces that go with them as well. They are high in calories, however, with a six-piece serving coming in at around 287 calories.

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39 Wendys Frosty
Wiki Commons by Famartin
Can you name the take-out restaurant that serves this dessert?
Wendy's
Papa Murphy's
Waffle House
Häagen-Dazs
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Wrong Answer

No fancy flavors here, it's simply not needed. Just the classic chocolate and vanilla. Wendy's have served Frostys since 1969. One of the five original products at the time, it cost just 35 cents way back then.

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40 Cheesy Gordita
Taco Bell / YouTube
Crunchy and certainly cheesy, where would you go for this taco?
Chooks-to-Go
Weatherspoon's
Taco Bell
Sbarro
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Wrong Answer

Nothing beats a decent crunch while eating and the Cheesy Gordita has it by the bucketload! Spicy, crunchy and tasty, it has proved to be a winner since it was first introduced at the turn of the 21st Century.

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