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This sports drink was invented at a Florida university to help its football team combat dehydration.
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This sweet, sticky topping, made by boiling down tree sap, is a pancake and waffle favorite.
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This donut and coffee chain's brand name is a shortened version of its original two-word title, ending in the word for fried dough rings.
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This chewy, fruit-flavored candy shares its name with an exploding celestial object.
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The company behind the Twinkie snack cake, which also makes Ding Dongs and Ho Hos, is named this.
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These bite-sized, breaded pieces of chicken became a McDonald's menu staple in the 1980s.
NUGGETSThis deep-fried Southern cornmeal snack, often served alongside seafood, is shaped into small balls: Hush '_ _ _ _ _ _ _.'
PUPPIESThis popular hot dog and sandwich topping, made from finely chopped pickled cucumber, adds a tangy crunch.
RELISHThis golden, cream-filled snack cake is one of America's most iconic packaged desserts.
TWINKIEThis soft, doughy Southern breakfast bread, split and slathered with butter, is a staple on fast food breakfast menus.
BISCUITThis scrambled or fried breakfast staple comes from chickens and is a near-universal protein source.
EGGSThis sandwich chain, known for footlong subs, was originally called Pete's Super Submarines.
SUBWAYThis ice cream chain, founded by combining two men's surnames, is famous for its 31 flavors: '_ _ _ _ _ _'-Robbins.
BASKINThis melted-cheese sandwich, cooked on a griddle until golden, is a beloved comfort food classic: '_ _ _ _ _ _ _' Cheese.
GRILLEDThis chewy, fruit-flavored candy shaped like a small animal is a staple of Halloween trick-or-treating: Gummy '_ _ _ _.'
BEARThis cured, seasoned breakfast meat, often shaped into small round patties or links, complements eggs at breakfast.
SAUSAGEThis Southern-inspired breakfast chain, known for its yellow sign and round-the-clock hours, specializes in a griddle-cooked breakfast staple: '_ _ _ _ _ _' House.
WAFFLEThis drive-in fast food chain, known for carhop service and slushes, takes its name from speed.
SONICThis orange, cheese-flavored puffed corn snack stains fingers a distinctive color.
CHEETOSThis orange-flavored soda brand was originally created in Nazi Germany due to a Coca-Cola ingredient shortage.
FANTAThis ice cream brand, known for quirky flavor names, was founded by two childhood friends in Vermont.
BENJERRYMcDonald's famous yellow "M" logo is nicknamed the Golden '_ _ _ _ _ _.'
ARCHESThis chocolate-coated candy, sold as small round pieces in a bag or tube, famously "melts in your mouth, not in your hand."
MMSThis soft-serve ice cream chain's founder also became known for his distinctive gravelly voice in the company's own commercials.
CARVELThis orange and white candy, shaped like small kernels, is a staple of autumn and Halloween candy dishes: Candy '_ _ _ _.'
CORNThis Southern-style fried chicken chain's biscuits are a fan-favorite side dish, and its name evokes a Cajun folk character.
POPEYESThis Canadian coffee and donut chain was founded by a professional hockey player: Tim '_ _ _ _ _ _ _.'
HORTONSThis caffeinated energy drink brand, featuring two charging animals on its can, originated in Thailand before going global.
REDBULLThis chicken finger-focused chain was started by a founder who got a poor grade on the business plan in college.
CANESThis world's largest fast food chain by locations was built into a franchise empire by Ray Kroc, based on a restaurant started by two brothers.
MCDONALDSThis colorful, fruit-flavored candy's slogan invites you to "taste the rainbow."
SKITTLESThis West Coast burger chain is known for hand-cut fries and a secret "animal style" menu.
INNOUTThis chocolate hazelnut spread, popular on toast worldwide, hails from Italy.
NUTELLAThese thin, deep-fried strips of potato are a near-universal fast food side dish, named for their cooking style: '_ _ _ _ _ _' Fries.
FRENCHThis fried chicken chain's founder, a real person, still appears as its mascot in a white suit and bow tie.
SANDERSKFC founder Harland Sanders is known by this honorary military-sounding title.
COLONELThis deep-fried, sugar-coated pastry strip, a New Orleans specialty, is closely tied to Mardi Gras.
BEIGNETThis ice cream and fast food chain's name promises a royal treat: '_ _ _ _ _' Queen.
DAIRYThis spiral-shaped pastry, topped with sugary glaze and a warm baking spice, is a bakery and mall food-court staple.
CINNAMONThis popular breakfast cereal features a talking tiger mascot who declares it "Grrreat!"
FROSTEDThis burger chain was founded by Dave Thomas and named after his daughter's nickname.
WENDYSThis pancake-focused breakfast chain's name is an acronym for its full original title.
IHOPThis roast beef sandwich chain's name comes from the initials of its founders, the Raffel brothers.
ARBYSThis spun, fluffy sugar treat, a fairground staple, is made by melting sugar and spinning it into thin threads: '_ _ _ _ _ _' Candy.
COTTONThese battered, deep-fried circles of onion are a popular side dish alternative to fries: Onion '_ _ _ _ _.'
RINGSThis bright red candy, coated in a tangy sour sugar shell around a chewy center, shares its name with a sour fruit snack.
SOURPATCHThe company behind the Oreo cookie, also known for Ritz crackers, is named this.
NABISCOThis pizza chain's name and red-roofed buildings are instantly recognizable: Pizza '_ _ _.'
HUTThis fish-shaped cheese cracker's slogan claims it's "the snack that smiles back."
GOLDFISHThis purple, oddly-shaped McDonald's mascot has no clearly defined form and is officially described as a giant taste bud.
GRIMACEThis peanut-butter-and-chocolate candy cup is one of America's best-selling candies.
REESESThis wafer-layered chocolate candy bar's name is also an onomatopoeia for the sound of breaking it apart.
KITKATThis pizza chain was named after its founders, siblings Carmela and Gennaro.
SBARROThis soft, mild fresh cheese, sold in small lumpy curds, is a common breakfast and diet food.
COTTAGEThis potato chip brand is sold in a distinctive cylindrical can rather than a bag.
PRINGLESNachos were invented by this Mexican maître d', whose nickname "Nacho" gave the dish its name.
ANAYAThis 23-flavor soda brand is fronted by a mascot with a doctorate: '_ _' Pepper.
DRThis caramel popcorn and peanut snack, a ballpark classic, includes a small toy prize in every box: '_ _ _ _ _ _ _' Jack.
CRACKERThis candy bar consists of two crunchy cookie sticks coated in caramel and chocolate.
TWIXThis flat, round chip is traditionally served with salsa or guacamole at Mexican restaurants.
TORTILLAThis Seattle-founded coffeehouse chain is named after a character in Moby-Dick.
STARBUCKSThis deep-fried, hole-shaped pastry is a breakfast and coffee-shop staple worldwide.
DONUTThis Pennsylvania chocolate company, founded by Milton, gives its name to a famous chocolate bar and an entire town.
HERSHEYThis spicy chicken dish, tossed in a vinegary hot sauce, is named after the New York city where it was invented: '_ _ _ _ _ _ _' Wings.
BUFFALOThis pizza delivery chain's logo features three dots representing its original three locations.
DOMINOSThis dark, cream-filled sandwich cookie is one of the best-selling cookies in the world.
OREOThis peanut-based spread, a lunchbox staple, comes in smooth and chunky varieties: Peanut '_ _ _ _ _ _.'
BUTTERThis burger chain's founder named it after his young daughter's nickname; his own surname, shared by hers, is this.
THOMASThis fast-casual Mexican grill chain popularized the customizable burrito bowl format.
CHIPOTLEThis bright green, citrus-flavored soda brand's name suggests both a season and a weather phenomenon: '_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _' Dew.
MOUNTAINThis soft drink, invented by a pharmacist in Atlanta, is sold in a distinctive contour-shaped bottle: Coca-'_ _ _ _.'
COLAThis crisp, browned breakfast food is simply bread heated until golden, often topped with butter or jam.
TOASTThis breakfast cereal brand's mascot is a friendly, cereal-loving toucan who touts its fruity taste: Froot '_ _ _ _ _.'
LOOPSThis soft, spongy white confection, roasted over campfires, gets its name from a plant whose root was once used to make it: '_ _ _ _ _'-mallow.
MARSHThis crispy, salty breakfast meat, made from cured pork belly, is a beloved sandwich and side staple.
BACONMcDonald's clown mascot, introduced in the 1960s, is named this.
RONALDThis chewy, salted, twisted snack of German origin is often sold soft and warm at ballgames.
PRETZELThis businessman transformed a single California burger stand into a global franchise empire, joining as a milkshake-machine salesman.
KROCThis Texas-based burger chain's name suggests a personalized order: '_ _ _ _'-a-Burger.
WHATThis small, square-pattied slider chain, founded in 1921, is considered America's first fast food hamburger chain.
CASTLEThis rival cola brand, headquartered in New York, is named after a digestive enzyme in its original formula.
PEPSIThis burger chain's name refers to the small number of founding family members, not menu items: '_ _ _ _' Guys.
FIVEThis Mexican-inspired fast food chain takes the second half of its name from founder Glen Bell.
TACOBELLThis candy bar, containing nougat, caramel, and peanuts, shares its name with a member of the Mars family.
SNICKERSThis light, fluffy snack food is made by heating dried kernels until they burst.
POPCORNThis fast food chain's round-headed mascot, revived in 1994 after a 15-year absence, is secretly a clown.
JACKBOXThis sweet, carbonated cherry-flavored soda, popular in the Southern U.S., was invented in North Carolina.
CHEERWINEThis popular potato chip brand's slogan famously claims "betcha can't eat just one."
LAYSThis burger chain's mascot, a crowned figure, shares its name with the restaurant itself: Burger '_ _ _ _.'
KINGThis licorice-adjacent chewy red candy comes in rope and bite-sized twist form.
TWIZZLERSWendy's hamburger patties are famously cut in this unusual shape, rather than round.
SQUAREThis fried chicken sandwich chain is famous for closing all its locations on Sundays.
CHICKFILAThis Tex-Mex snack of tortilla chips topped with cheese was invented by a restaurateur nicknamed after his own first name.
NACHOSThis chicken chain, opened across from the Alamo in 1952, was named after its founder George.
CHURCHSThis tortilla chip brand is famous for bold, unusual flavors and a distinctive triangular shape.
DORITOSThis campfire treat sandwiches melted chocolate and toasted marshmallow between two graham crackers.
SMOREThis ice cream dessert is topped with syrup, whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry.
SUNDAEThis clear, lemon-lime soda brand features a green and silver can design.
SPRITEThis thick, blended drink of ice cream and milk is a diner and fast food staple.
MILKSHAKEThis slow-cooked, shredded meat sandwich, tossed in tangy sauce, is a Southern barbecue staple: '_ _ _ _ _ _' Pork.
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