Can You Match These Fast-Food Items to Their Chains?

By: Monica Lee
Image: Culvers/A&W

About This Quiz

Warning: If you're a fast-food lover, you may need to take this quiz with your favorite burger and fries in hand. And don't forget the milkshake! Or is that all wrong - are you a taco and cola type of person? Donuts and coffee? Whatever food your taste buds are craving, you'll probably find all your favorites in the quiz photos. Your challenge will be to match the fast-food chain to the hunger-inducing photo. Not a problem for those who are a maven of Mexican food, a connoisseur of chicken concoctions or a freak for fries. 

From McDonald's® and Burger King®, to In-N-Out Burgers® and Chick-fil-A®, there are more chains out there than you think. After all, there are more than 500,000 fast food places around the world. Over 25 percent of Americans consume fast food every day, according to a 2013 article reported on Sutter Health, Palo Alto Medical Foundation. And who frequents these fast-food joints most? Children between the ages of 6 and 14 eat fast food 157,000 times every month.

Maybe that's why the lines are so long. But let's cut to the chase. It's time to put your fast-food knowledge to the test. Take this quiz now or forever hold your piece of pizza.  

The image is a Double Quarter Pounder with cheese. The Quarter Pounder with cheese was made famous in the movie "Pulp Fiction." Vincent: "No man, they got the metric system. They wouldn't know what a Quarter Pounder is. They call it a Royale with cheese."

According to an article published by Business Insider, Wendy's founder Dave Thomas wanted a square hamburger because he "wanted to make sure that the patty sticks out of the bun so that everyone can see it, see the juiciness."

In-N-Out Burgers was the first drive-thru hamburger stand in California. People still come from all around California to feast on their burgers.

In 2015 this chain introduced free-range, grass-fed beef burgers with no added hormones, antibiotics or steroids. Still plenty of calories, though.

The Buttery Jack is a quarter-pound burger with garlic herb butter melted on top. Jack in the Box holds the Guinness World Record for the largest coupon - eight stories high. Customers could redeem the coupon by taking a picture of it.

Besides the New York Dog, Sonic also offers the Chili Cheese Coney and the All-American Dog. Of course, they always feature a large array of burgers.

In 1963, A&W introduced a family of hamburgers, including the Papa Burger, the Mama Burger, the Teen Burger and the Baby Burger.

A&W has curly fries. The fries from some of these other franchises include loaded fries, waffle-cut fries and good old crinkle-cut fries.

Although the Tater Tots are good, Sonic's Extreme Tater Tots are topped with chili, cheese, onions, pickled jalapeños and ranch dressing. Wow, what a mouthful!

Founded in 1946, this chain has been around for over 70 years. Today it has more than 2,200 restaurants, primarily in the United States.

KFC doesn't have to compete one-on-one in the french-fry competition when they have delicious seasoned wedges. Of course, they also have mashed potatoes with gravy.

What's better than fries? Fries with bacon and cheese, of course! You'll find that at Wendy's restaurant, as well as select other fast-food chains.

The very first Culver's was opened in the family's beloved hometown of Sauk City, Wisconsin. Hence the strong ties to Wisconsin foods, including cheese curds.

Small hamburgers that are onion-steamed are "sliders," the trademark menu item at White Castle. Today they are available in grocery stores, so there are more ways to satisfy slider cravings.

Taco Bell® topped their seasoned fries with seasoned beef, diced tomatoes, reduced-fat sour cream and their Nacho Cheese Sauce. They call it the all new Nacho Fries BellGrande.

Carl's Jr.'s Jalapeno Poppers are deep-fried, breaded jalapeno and cheddar cheese bites. The jalapeno is sliced small so that every bite has a little kick.

The KFC Famous Bowl includes creamy mashed potatoes, sweet corn and chunks of crispy chicken, drizzled with home-style gravy and topped with three shredded cheeses. Anyone else getting hungry?

You'll find chicken noodle soup as a side at Chick-fil-A. It's delicious at only 130 calories, and you'll have enough room for fries.

Made fresh, Popeye's BONAFIDE Chicken is marinated for at least 12 hours, then hand-battered and hand-breaded. It has bold Louisiana flavor.

Yep, livers and gizzards are two specialty items you can get at some KFC and Popeye's locations. Check your local listings!

Burger King originally launched the chicken fries in 2005 and discontinued them in 2012. However, in 2014, they were brought back.

Jack in the Box is always surprising. They offer a large Monster Taco topped with shredded lettuce, sliced bacon and creamy buttermilk ranch.

If you like Subway sandwiches, you're not alone. Subway is one of the fastest-growing franchises in the world. As of 2017, you'd be hard-pressed not to stumble upon one, as the franchise had approximately 45,000 stores, located in more than 100 countries.

But it's so hard to choose which donut to start your day with! The first restaurant opened in 1948 as Open Kettle, followed by a name change to Dunkin' Donuts in 1950.

It's not a trick question. You can get pizza at most Subway locations!

Known for its roast beef, the Arby's restaurant chain also offers corned beef in a deliciously piled-high Reuben sandwich.

Did you think this was a trick question? Arby's now offers traditional Greek gyros, as well as roast beef and turkey gyros.

Chipotle is known for its fresh ingredients. The company recently took Subway's spot as America's healthy fast food of choice.

Established in 1964, this fast-food chain celebrates the art of Meatcraft® with a wide variety of high-quality meats, including brisket. Their logo features a cowboy hat.

This is a photo of the Bacon Wrapped Crust DEEP!DEEP! Dish that is made by Little Caesars Pizza. It's wrapped with three-and-a-half feet of bacon.

Pictured here is a Sausage, Egg & Cheese Wake-Up Wrap. Several years ago the chain introduced the Wake-Up Wraps, targeted to people who are health-conscious.

The salted pretzel crust was what makes the Pizza Hut's Pretzel Piggy Pizza so unique. Plus, the one featured here is a pizza with a garlic Parmesan sauce topped with bacon, mushrooms and fresh spinach, plus a drizzle of balsamic sauce. Don't try to order one, though - it's no longer available.

Pictured here is the Cherry Pepper Bombshell, which contains salami, Peruvian cherry peppersfast-foodand fresh spinach – flavored up with toasted Asiago on the crust edge and a balsamic sauce drizzle. Sadly, it's a pizza of yesteryear.

Pictured is an Iced Caramel Macchiato from McDonald's. This drink starts the day for a lot of people. The espresso in the drink is especially popular.

These are old-fashioned malts you'll find at a chain that started in Wisconsin in 1984. They have unique food items that you won't find in other fast-food chains.

Pictured is a group of Frosty treats. A Frosty is a cross between a milk shake and soft-serve ice cream. It is a dessert iconic to this chain restaurant.

The interesting-looking spoon in the McFlurry is fast-foodinserted into a machine and is used to stir the ice cream and toppings together. Mystery solved.

fast-food is a Maple Oat Scone, served at Starbucks along with espresso drinks that will kick-start your day.

Pictured here is a Vanilla Concrete Mixer made with Oreo Cookies. These desserts can be custom ordered with your choice of toppings and vanilla or chocolate ice cream.

The Whopper Junior is found at Burger King, the home of the Whopper. Where you can have it your way.

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