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The First Fast Food Chain To Sell A Billion Burgers Wasn't McDonald's Or Burger King

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The answer: White Castle. Though it has fewer locations and doesn't franchise, the chain, known for its sliders, managed to sell a billion burgers by 1961.

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The First Fast Food Chain To Sell A Billion Burgers Wasn't McDonald's Or Burger King

The answer: White Castle. Though it has fewer locations and doesn't franchise, the chain, known for its sliders, managed to sell a billion burgers by 1961.

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The Takeout broke the news on Friday, June 26, 2026.
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