Think You Know Restaurants? Take This Quiz And See If You Can Stomach The Challenge!

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Question 1

Which fast food restaurant is represented by the red roof shown in this photo?

  • A
    Pizza Hut
  • B
    Papa John's
  • C
    Burger King
  • D
    Domino's

Question 2

Which fast food chain was named after the founder's own daughter?

  • A
    Carl's Jr.
  • B
    Wendy's
  • C
    McDonald's
  • D
    Arby's

Question 3

Which of the following ingredients does NOT belong on a traditional Big Mac?

  • A
    Olives
  • B
    Cheese
  • C
    Onions
  • D
    Pickles

Question 4

If a waiter tells the kitchen they need an order "on the fly," what exactly are they asking for?

  • A
    Something cooked in an airplane
  • B
    Something cooked slowly
  • C
    Something cooked quickly
  • D
    Something cooked tomorrow

Question 5

Which sandwich chain restaurant uses an antique stove in its logo and has the motto, "Fresh, Fast & Friendly"?

  • A
    Jersey Mike’s
  • B
    Potbelly
  • C
    Subway
  • D
    Pret a Manger

Question 6

What is it called when a waiter or waitress works two shifts consecutively?

  • A
    A Single
  • B
    A Triple
  • C
    A Double
  • D
    A Quad

Question 7

This national restaurant chain uses curbside speakers to take your order and carhops that come out to your car to deliver food. What is the name of this restaurant that has food items such as burgers, hot dogs, and "Toaster" sandwiches?

  • A
    Sonic
  • B
    Chipotle
  • C
    Wendy's
  • D
    Carl's Jr.

Question 8

If you just had a customer walk up to a counter and order a $5 Footlong, where are you working?

  • A
    Popeye's
  • B
    Subway
  • C
    Dairy Queen
  • D
    Wendy's

Question 9

Which fast food chain is associated with the man in this photo?

  • A
    Wendy's
  • B
    Five Guys
  • C
    Dairy Queen
  • D
    KFC

Question 10

Which of these restaurant workers is not typically tipped out by the waiters and waitresses?

  • A
    Line Cook
  • B
    Hostess
  • C
    Bartender
  • D
    Runner

Question 11

If you're hard at work crafting a big, juicy Whopper, where are you employed?

  • A
    McDonald's
  • B
    Burger King
  • C
    In-N-Out Burger
  • D
    Arby's

Question 12

Which restaurant had a talking chihuahua as a mascot for many years?

  • A
    Pizza Hut
  • B
    KFC
  • C
    Taco Bell
  • D
    Jack in the Box

Question 13

Which restaurant has a clown as its mascot?

  • A
    Arby's
  • B
    Carl's Jr.
  • C
    Jack in the Box
  • D
    McDonald's

Question 14

What is the name of McDonald's most famous burger?

  • A
    McBurger
  • B
    Ultimate Cheeseburger
  • C
    Whopper
  • D
    Big Mac

Question 15

According to industry standard, approximately what oil temperature is perfect for fried foods?

  • A
    325 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
  • B
    225 to 300 degrees Fahrenheit
  • C
    625 to 700 degrees Fahrenheit
  • D
    425 to 500 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 16

Part of this restaurant's logo contains a man sitting in a chair leaning on an object. What is the name of this restaurant that combines country food with an "Old Country Store"?

  • A
    Applebee's
  • B
    Shoney's
  • C
    Waffle House
  • D
    Cracker Barrel

Question 17

Which restaurant has a extensive advertising campaign featuring cows that are bad at spelling?

  • A
    Chick-fil-A
  • B
    KFC
  • C
    Jack in the Box
  • D
    Wendy's

Question 18

Following food service, who is responsible for clearing and resetting tables?

  • A
    Busser
  • B
    Barbell
  • C
    Hostess
  • D
    Expeditor

Question 19

If a customer says they want their pasta cooked "al dente," what do they mean?

  • A
    They want their pasta mushy
  • B
    They want their pasta firm
  • C
    They want their pasta cooked in the oven
  • D
    They want their pasta cooked outside

Question 20

Which restaurant promises "freaky fast" sub sandwich delivery?

  • A
    Jersey Mike's
  • B
    Quiznos
  • C
    Subway
  • D
    Jimmy John's

Question 21

If a customer orders their steak with no pink inside, how do they want their steak cooked?

  • A
    Well-Done
  • B
    Medium
  • C
    Rare
  • D
    Medium-Rare

Question 22

Which restaurant chain specializes in rotisserie cooking, was founded in Massachusetts, and has been owned by McDonald's since 2000?

  • A
    Applebee's
  • B
    Boston Market
  • C
    Texas Roadhouse
  • D
    Ruby's Diner

Question 23

A red curved line under the last two letters of this diner chain turns them into a smiley face. What is the name of this restaurant that serves breakfast all-day and is known for their pancakes?

  • A
    Perkins
  • B
    IHOP
  • C
    Denny's
  • D
    Einstein Bros. Bagels

Question 24

What's the name of the area designated for servers to retrieve drinks made by the bartender?

  • A
    Service Plot
  • B
    Beer Arena
  • C
    Bev Spot
  • D
    Service Bar

Question 25

Which diner-style fast food franchise uses the slogan, "In Sight It Must Be Right"?

  • A
    In-N-Out Burger
  • B
    Steak 'n Shake
  • C
    A&W Restaurants
  • D
    Arby's

Question 26

Which restaurant serves square hamburger patties, claiming not to cut corners?

  • A
    A&W
  • B
    Carl's Jr.
  • C
    McDonald's
  • D
    Wendy's

Question 27

What is the name of the Australian-inspired steakhouse that was actually started in Tampa, Florida, and popularized the "Bloomin' Onion"?

  • A
    Fogo de Chao
  • B
    Applebee's
  • C
    Outback Steakhouse
  • D
    Texas Roadhouse

Question 28

This restaurant chain serves Asian-style food and was founded in 1993. What is the name of this restaurant whose name was created from a combination of its founders' names?

  • A
    Fogo de Chao
  • B
    P.F. Chang's
  • C
    Pei Wei
  • D
    La Tienda

Question 29

Within the food service industry, what is the acronym "QSR" short for?

  • A
    Quiet Service Responsibilities
  • B
    Quick Server Rules
  • C
    Quick Service Restaurant
  • D
    Quiet Supervisor Role

Question 30

When a restaurant cook "fires" an order, what is he doing?

  • A
    Torching the food
  • B
    Firing the person cooking
  • C
    Starting to prepare a dish
  • D
    Restarting an order from scratch

Question 31

What is the most popular slogan for Burger King?

  • A
    "Dine With the King"
  • B
    "Have a Royal Burger"
  • C
    "Unmatched Burgers"
  • D
    "Have It Your Way"

Question 32

What phrase might a diner waitress use to tell the kitchen to put all the condiments on a burger?

  • A
    Paint a bow-wow red
  • B
    Two dots and a dash
  • C
    Flop two, over hard
  • D
    Drag it through the garden

Question 33

This famous seafood restaurant has a crustacean in its name and a picture of it in its logo. What is the name of this restaurant that was founded by Bill Darden in Florida in 1968?

  • A
    Joe's Crab Shack
  • B
    Red Lobster
  • C
    Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
  • D
    Long John Silver's

Question 34

Which burger chain uses the slogan "Yum"?

  • A
    Five Guys
  • B
    Red Robin
  • C
    Outback Steakhouse
  • D
    Shake Shack

Question 35

Which American diner first opened in 1953 as a donut stand called Danny’s Donuts?

  • A
    Ponderosa
  • B
    Dunkin'
  • C
    Denny's
  • D
    Perkins

Question 36

If a customer orders a dirty martini, what garnish are they expected to receive?

  • A
    Lemon
  • B
    Lime
  • C
    Cocktail Onions
  • D
    Olives

Question 37

What is the subtitle of Popeyes, one of many famous chicken places?

  • A
    Louisiana Kitchen
  • B
    Old Fashioned Eatin'
  • C
    Fish Cuisine
  • D
    Chicken & Biscuits

Question 38

Which restaurant that specializes in chicken wings, used to be called BW-3 due to the word "Weck" formerly being a part of its name?

  • A
    T.G.I. Friday's
  • B
    Wingstop
  • C
    Buffalo Wild Wings
  • D
    Hooters

Question 39

No two burgers are more popular than the Big Mac and the Whopper. What's the main distinguishing difference between these mouth-watering creations?

  • A
    The Big Mac has a 3-piece bun
  • B
    The Big Mac has no sauce
  • C
    The Whopper has a 3-piece bun
  • D
    The Whopper has no lettuce

Question 40

Known in part for its bakery and all-day breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, which casual dining restaurant has a green logo with white and yellow lettering inside?

  • A
    IHOP
  • B
    Perkins
  • C
    McDonald's
  • D
    Denny's

Question 41

What does the acronym "FOH" stand for?

  • A
    Front of Host
  • B
    Father of Hospitality
  • C
    First of Hand
  • D
    Front of House

Question 42

Which sandwich restaurant set itself apart by toasting its sub sandwiches?

  • A
    Jersey Mike's
  • B
    Quiznos
  • C
    Subway
  • D
    Zero's

Question 43

When speaking in restaurant lingo, what does it mean to "86" something?

  • A
    Refuse service or get rid of something
  • B
    Sell as many of a particular dish as possible
  • C
    Serve it with a side of dipping sauce
  • D
    Serve it as soon as possible

Question 44

As of the beginning of 2020, what restaurant's slogan is "Eatin' Good in the Neighborhood"?

  • A
    TGI Friday's
  • B
    KFC
  • C
    Applebee's
  • D
    Chili's

Question 45

KFC, or Kentucky Fried Chicken, claims to use secret herbs and spices for its chicken recipe. How many herbs and spices does it supposedly use?

  • A
    26
  • B
    7
  • C
    11
  • D
    Over 1,100

Question 46

This fast casual pasta restaurant offers soups, salads, and pasta selections from around the world. What is the name of this pasta place whose Wisconsin Mac & Cheese is pictured above?

  • A
    Boston Market
  • B
    Cafe Zupas
  • C
    Noodles & Company
  • D
    Panda Express

Question 47

What are the terms "2-top," "4-top," etc. used to describe?

  • A
    How many people seated at the bar
  • B
    Number of guests seated at a table
  • C
    Number of orders in the kitchen at a time
  • D
    Amount of burger buns needed to complete an order

Question 48

Headquartered in Wisconsin, which fast food restaurant is known for its "ButterBurger"?

  • A
    Hardee's
  • B
    Chick-fil-A
  • C
    Red Robin
  • D
    Culver's

Question 49

Which restaurant offers customers free peanuts while the burgers cook?

  • A
    White Castle
  • B
    Five Guys
  • C
    Shake Shack
  • D
    A&W

Question 50

A major part of being a successful fast food restaurant is making sure the service is, well, fast! That's why many establishments incorporate hospitality "POS" systems. What does "POS" stand for?

  • A
    Proof Of Service
  • B
    Point Over Service
  • C
    Point Of Sale
  • D
    Patty Over Sauce

Question 51

Which famous Tex-Mex restaurant once had a popular jingle that mentioned wanting their baby back ribs?

  • A
    Applebee's
  • B
    Cracker Barrel
  • C
    Chili's
  • D
    Steak 'n Shake

Question 52

How long should the time gap be between an appetizer and a main course?

  • A
    10 to 15 minutes
  • B
    5 to 10 minutes
  • C
    105 to 200 minutes
  • D
    20 to 30 minutes

Question 53

What's the name for a traditional mayonnaise-like sauce seasoned with herbs and spices?

  • A
    Aioli
  • B
    A. 1. Sauce
  • C
    Horseradish
  • D
    Tabasco

Question 54

Which pizza place had a bizarre mascot called the Noid?

  • A
    Pizza Hut
  • B
    Domino's
  • C
    Little Caesar's
  • D
    Papa John's

Question 55

Which restaurant has a chili dog as a mascot?

  • A
    Shake Shack
  • B
    Sonic
  • C
    Wienerschnitzel
  • D
    A&W

Question 56

Why did Kentucky Fried Chicken shorten its name to KFC?

  • A
    It wanted to appeal to cities outside Kentucky.
  • B
    "Fried" sounds unhealthy.
  • C
    It didn't really serve chicken.
  • D
    A competitor bought them.

Question 57

Which restaurant serves sub sandwiches but is more famous for its frozen fruit drinks?

  • A
    Jersey Mike's
  • B
    Subway
  • C
    Quiznos
  • D
    Eegee's

Question 58

According to fine dining etiquette, from which side should plates be served?

  • A
    Center
  • B
    Left
  • C
    Right
  • D
    It Doesn't Matter

Question 59

In what year was the term "fast food" first recognized in a dictionary by Merriam–Webster?

  • A
    1976
  • B
    1925
  • C
    1932
  • D
    1951

Question 60

Which restaurant describes itself as "The Last Great Hamburger Stand"?

  • A
    Fatburger
  • B
    White Castle
  • C
    Whataburger
  • D
    Five Guys

Question 61

Rubio's Coastal Grill specializes in what special kind of food, which its founder discovered after visiting San Felipe, Baja, California, on spring break?

  • A
    Carne asada
  • B
    Tex-Mex
  • C
    Pollo asado
  • D
    Fish tacos

Question 62

If you're working at the oldest fast food chain in America, where are you employed?

  • A
    KFC
  • B
    Jack in the Box
  • C
    White Castle
  • D
    McDonald's

Question 63

Which fast food restaurant's initial concept was created during an ice skating competition?

  • A
    WingStreet
  • B
    A&W
  • C
    Long John Silver's
  • D
    Buffalo Wild Wings

Question 64

The food served in fast food restaurants is often labeled as part of what Western pattern diet?

  • A
    A Carb-Crazy Diet
  • B
    A Meat-Sweet Diet
  • C
    A Sugar-Sweet Diet
  • D
    A Veggie-Variety Diet

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These quizzes are always fun. Surprised I scored so well. What made me angry was the fact that I missed 3 or 4 because so many pop-up ads were loading, my phone's screen was jumping up and down. Wish there was a way to fix this.

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Got 2 of questions right and scored wrong

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why do u say answer a bonas question earn a prize...WHERE IS THE BONUS QUESTION? can not click on question,, seems sketchy to me

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Enjoyed it. Like to see just how much I know about things.

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It was great definitely helpful if you worked in the food industry

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a tough nut to crack.

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