The Real Story Behind Fast Food
How the world's favourite burgers, fries, chicken, tacos and doughnuts were born, what is in them and how they really stack up on nutrition.
12 deep dives
Fast Food Run digs into the meals everyone knows: where they came from, how they look and taste, what goes into them and what the nutrition labels really say. No hype and no scolding, just facts you can use the next time you order.
The Big Mac
Two patties, special sauce and three buns
The Whopper
The flame-grilled giant from 1957
French Fries
Why fast food fries taste so good
Chicken Nuggets
A university invention that went worldwide
White Castle Sliders
The first fast food burger chain
The 11 Herbs and Spices
The most famous secret recipe in fast food
How Taco Bell Started
From a hot dog stand to tacos
The First Pizza Hut
Two brothers, $600 and an eight-letter sign
In-N-Out and Animal Style
California's cult burger and its secret menu
Famous Doughnut Chains
Glazed rings and morning coffee
Albaik, Jeddah's Chicken Legend
Broasted chicken and garlic sauce since 1974
Reading Fast Food Calories
What the numbers on the menu mean
Fast Food Run Shorts
Quick, accurate, under a minute. Every Short is original and made only for this channel.
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The Fast Food Run collection
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