A&W in 1919 - White Castle is the 2nd fast food chain and opened in 1921 and was the first to standardize the ingredients and the menu. The first drive through (restaurant) is claimed by in-n-out in 1948. The first drive-in is claimed by A&W in 1919 as well. read more
In most fast food chains, the number of franchised locations exceeds the number of company owned locations. Fast food chains rely on consistency and uniformity, in internal operations and brand image, across all of their restaurant locations in order to convey a sense of reliability to their customers. read more
CKE Restaurants owns Carl's Jr. / Green Burrito, and Hardee's / Red Burrito dual-branded chains. Dunkin' Brands owns Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins. Focus Brands owns Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Moe's Southwest Grill, and Schlotzsky's. read more