McDonald's: Did you know that McDonald's once sold pizza? In the 1980s and 1990s, select McDonald's locations offered pizza on their menu. However, it was eventually discontinued due to slow service times and operational challenges.
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken): KFC's secret recipe of 11 herbs and spices is closely guarded and known by only a few people. The recipe is stored in a secure vault, and only a handful of executives have access to it.
Taco Bell: The first Taco Bell location was opened in 1962 in Downey, California, by founder Glen Bell. Originally, it was named "Taco Tia," but it was later changed to "Taco Bell" to reflect its expansion and branding.
Burger King: Burger King introduced a perfume called "Flame" in 2008 that smelled like a flame-grilled Whopper. The limited-edition fragrance was promoted as having "the scent of seduction with a hint of flame-broiled meat."
Subway: Subway's founder, Fred DeLuca, started the company when he was only 17 years old. He opened the first Subway restaurant in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1965, with a loan of $1,000 from a family friend.
Pizza Hut: In 2001, Pizza Hut made a delivery to the International Space Station (ISS), making it the first pizza delivery to space. The pizza was delivered to Russian cosmonaut Yuri Usachov as part of a promotional campaign.
Wendy's: Wendy's founder, Dave Thomas, named the restaurant chain after his daughter, Melinda Lou "Wendy" Thomas. The iconic logo of Wendy's depicts a cartoon image of her with pigtails, which has become synonymous with the brand.