Did You Know?

In 1995, KFC sold 11 pieces of chicken for every man, woman and child in the US.

McDonald's adds beef flavoring to potatoes before making them into French fries.

Americans eat 350 slices of pizza per second.

When the National Sausage and Hot Dog Council asked kids what they would like on their hot dogs if their parents weren't watching, 25% said chocolate sauce.

American spend more money on fast food than on movies, books, magazines, newspapers, videos and recorded music combined.

90% of the money Americans spend on food is for processed food.

There are over 25,000 McDonald's in the world.

The first known pizza shop was opened in 1830 in Italy and is still open today.

Montpelier, Vermont is the only state capital without a McDonald's.

 
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