The Real Story Behind Fast Food
How the world's favourite burgers, fries, chicken, tacos and doughnuts were born, what is in them and how they really stack up on nutrition.
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32 deep dives
Fast Food Run digs into the meals everyone knows: where they came from, how they look and taste, what goes into them and what the nutrition labels really say. No hype and no scolding, just facts you can use the next time you order.
The Big Mac
Two patties, special sauce and three buns
The Whopper
The flame-grilled giant from 1957
French Fries
Why fast food fries taste so good
Chicken Nuggets
A university invention that went worldwide
White Castle Sliders
The first fast food burger chain
The 11 Herbs and Spices
The most famous secret recipe in fast food
How Taco Bell Started
From a hot dog stand to tacos
The First Pizza Hut
Two brothers, $600 and an eight-letter sign
In-N-Out and Animal Style
California's cult burger and its secret menu
Famous Doughnut Chains
Glazed rings and morning coffee
Albaik, Jeddah's Chicken Legend
Broasted chicken and garlic sauce since 1974
Reading Fast Food Calories
What the numbers on the menu mean
McDonald's: From Drive-In to Global Giant
Speedee Service and the Golden Arches
Wendy's and Dave Thomas
Square patties and the first pick-up window
Five Guys
Peanuts, fresh fries and endless toppings
Shake Shack
From a park hot dog cart to Wall Street
Who Invented the Hamburger?
Many claims, one beloved sandwich
Drive-Ins and Drive-Thrus
Carhops, speakers and the order window
Chick-fil-A: From the Dwarf Grill
Atlanta's chicken sandwich story
Popeyes and Louisiana-Style Chicken
New Orleans flavour and the sandwich frenzy
A Short History of Fried Chicken
From Southern kitchens to the world
Jollibee
The Philippines' favourite fast food
Subway
A 1,000 dollar loan and a lot of sandwiches
Domino's and Pizza Delivery
From one Michigan shop to a delivery giant
Chipotle and Fast Casual
Burritos that started a category
The Hot Dog: From Frankfurt to Coney Island
Sausage, bun and a summer contest
Pizza: From Naples to the World
The flatbread that became a global meal
Tacos al Pastor and Taco History
Mexico City's spit-roasted favourite
Dunkin': Coffee and Doughnuts
From Quincy, Massachusetts
Krispy Kreme and the Hot Light
Glazed doughnuts, warm off the line
Starbucks and the Coffee Shop Boom
From Pike Place to every street corner
The Milkshake
From soda fountain to drive-thru
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