Unhealthiest Fast Foods

Fast food may provide convenient meals on occasion, but frequent consumption has been linked with obesity, high blood pressure and heart disease due to its high content of calories, fat and sodium.

The KFC Spicy Chicken Sandwich + Nuggets Big Box Meal contains enough saturated fat for one full day as well as an unfathomably high sodium intake, along with carbohydrates and sugar that could power an entire day’s activities.

Whataburger

Whataburger, based in Texas, is best known for its fully customizable burgers and its award-winning fried chicken, as well as its extensive drinks and dessert offerings. While some items on its menu can be tasty treats like the delicious cheeseburgers and refreshing cocktails available therein; others, however, such as its horridly gross grilled chicken sandwich can make customers throw in the towel and give up.

Harmon Dobson established the original Whataburger on Ayers Street in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1950 with the goal of serving customers burgers that required two hands to hold and would make them exclaim “What a burger!” His endeavor proved successful on both counts; Whataburger quickly became a beloved institution throughout Texas and the South.

Since its conception, Whataburger has experienced continuous expansion. This success can be attributed to their commitment to quality products, exceptional customer service and strong community involvement. Now with over 900 locations nationwide – their iconic orange-and-white striped buildings are an iconic part of American life that welcome both road trippers and hometown locals.

Whataburger offers friendly staff and a clean restaurant to welcome their patrons, with their menu featuring sandwiches, fries and desserts as well as some delectable burgers featuring various types of meat as well as vegetarian-friendly choices.

One downside of Whataburger’s lot can be finding parking easily; however, they provide a free valet service as a solution. Furthermore, their Whatastore sells merchandise that you can take home as souvenirs to remind yourself of this tasty meal!

Whataburger began its life as the Rainbo Bakery. However, without enough pans to cook burger buns properly, its owners began searching nationwide for pan molds; eventually finding one company who could custom make them specifically for Whataburger.

After the deaths of Harmon and Grace Dobson, their children took over the company. Refocusing it to serve quality food at an affordable price that mega-chains couldn’t match, they also revitalized marketing initiatives as well as made needed improvements to buildings.

Five Guys

Five Guys is a fast-food restaurant chain best known for their mouthwatering burgers and fries. Their innovative business model has propelled them to the top of the fast-food industry; thanks to an unwavering commitment to quality and innovative marketing strategies. Their success stems from keeping things straightforward: offering what customers want (good burgers with pricey but worth-it buns), providing friendly service, and keeping things straightforward for themselves; hence their slogan, “There are 250,000 ways to order.”

The restaurant’s name honors its founder’s five sons: Jim, Matt, Chad, Ben and Tyler. Today, family still plays an essential part in running Five Guys: Jim and Matt travel around to oversee locations while Chad handles training programs while Ben works with franchise owners to select applicants and Tyler heads the bakery arm of the company. Five Guys originally featured small locations with simple menu offerings – offering coffee and chicken sandwiches among other offerings before ultimately sticking with what worked.

Five Guys developed a series of TV commercials featuring its signature burgers and fries to raise brand awareness, leading it to become one of the most beloved fast-food burger chains in America.

Food prepared at this company is cooked using 100% peanut oil, and restaurants feature complimentary bins of peanuts on the counters – creating problems for those with peanut allergies but refusing to change its policies. Furthermore, this company maintains a no-delivery policy; once even declining to deliver 22 burgers ordered from the Pentagon.

Those familiar with Five Guys locations know their kitchens are filled with delicious aromas; but you might be surprised to learn they do not use timers to determine how long each burger has been cooking; according to founder Jerry Murrell, good chefs know when one is finished cooking.

Zaxby’s

Zaxby’s is an American chain of fast-casual restaurants specializing in chicken fingers and other items since 1990, operating across 923 locations primarily in the South. The name derives from cofounders Zach McLeroy and Tony Townley whose names appear as part of its name; Zaxby’s has earned itself a reputation as a unique yet tasty alternative to fast food burgers; also the company has taken advantage of celebrity endorsements to market its products effectively.

Zaxby’s is an innovative and fast-growing fast-food chain known for their chicken fingers, wraps, salads, sandwiches and wings. In addition, they offer sides and beverages including their signature Zax Sauce which has an irresistibly strong and unique flavor; customers adore its combination of ingredients which includes spices and herbs that provide its distinctive taste.

Zach McLeroy and Tony Townley, the co-founders of this restaurant, found inspiration during a game of basketball. Both agreed that local chicken offerings lacked flavor and personality so decided to create their own rather than wait for someone else to do it for them.

Since its founding, Zaxby’s has been a trailblazer in the restaurant industry. One of the first chains to offer fried chicken tenders, and famous for its innovative recipes ranging from sweet to spicy flavors. Additionally, their signature sauce boasts an unparalleled fan base!

Although popular products of the company are widely consumed, many remain concerned with its reputation. Legal claims have been levelled against it and some allegations can be quite serious; fortunately, management have taken measures to address these concerns.

Some of these violations include allegations of bribery and corruption; discrimination; failure to adhere to health and safety regulations; misusing corporate assets for personal gain and having its stock price decline dramatically as a result.

McDonald’s

McDonald’s is a fast food chain known for serving hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken fingers, French fries, soft drinks, milkshakes and desserts. Some markets also provide salads and vegetarian sandwiches. In addition, localized items and seasonal offerings such as McRib sandwiches during March may be sold alongside McCafe coffee sold in some locations.

McDonald’s restaurants in the United States are open 24 hours a day and some feature drive-through service. In New York City, delivery services were piloted; currently testing have also taken place in Hong Kong. McDonald’s boasts an expansive international presence as it stands as the world’s largest restaurant chain.

McDonald’s is famously associated with its Golden Arches logo. Company founder Ray Kroc would use a plane to assess potential locations for restaurants by looking at road junctions with high car counts or church steeples as guides; ultimately he wanted his restaurants to draw families in.

The company has come under scrutiny due to the health impacts of its food products and how they treat their employees. Documentaries such as Super Size Me suggested that their foods contributed to obesity; their advertising campaign has since been condemned as deceptive and offensive.

Since the 1980s, McDonald’s has expanded its menu and added more healthy choices. In 2008, it transitioned to using cooking oils with no trans fats for its French Fries and replaced beef tallow with canola oil for baked products. Furthermore, they introduced their line of organic milk.

McDonald’s is one of the world’s best-loved brands, boasting more than 36,000 outlets globally. Most can be found in the United States followed by Japan and China.

Some McDonald’s locations, known as McExpress or McDonald’s & Go, feature limited seating and menu selection. You may find them in gas stations, convenience stores and Walmart Supercenters; airports or railway stations may even host them! There are even locations called “McStop,” specifically designed for truckers and travelers; they often offer services like free Wi-Fi and charging ports.