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This caramel popcorn and peanut snack, a ballpark classic, includes a small toy prize in every box: '_ _ _ _ _ _ _' Jack.

This Seattle-founded coffeehouse chain is named after a character in Moby-Dick.

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This chocolate-coated candy, sold as small round pieces in a bag or tube, famously "melts in your mouth, not in your hand."

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This golden, cream-filled snack cake is one of America's most iconic packaged desserts.

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This light, fluffy snack food is made by heating dried kernels until they burst.

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This Mexican-inspired fast food chain takes the second half of its name from founder Glen Bell.

TACOBELL

This ice cream chain, founded by combining two men's surnames, is famous for its 31 flavors: '_ _ _ _ _ _'-Robbins.

BASKIN

This orange, cheese-flavored puffed corn snack stains fingers a distinctive color.

CHEETOS

This burger chain was founded by Dave Thomas and named after his daughter's nickname.

WENDYS

This small, square-pattied slider chain, founded in 1921, is considered America's first fast food hamburger chain.

CASTLE

McDonald's clown mascot, introduced in the 1960s, is named this.

RONALD

This Canadian coffee and donut chain was founded by a professional hockey player: Tim '_ _ _ _ _ _ _.'

HORTONS

This crisp, browned breakfast food is simply bread heated until golden, often topped with butter or jam.

TOAST

This sports drink was invented at a Florida university to help its football team combat dehydration.

GATORADE

This breakfast cereal brand's mascot is a friendly, cereal-loving toucan who touts its fruity taste: Froot '_ _ _ _ _.'

LOOPS

This melted-cheese sandwich, cooked on a griddle until golden, is a beloved comfort food classic: '_ _ _ _ _ _ _' Cheese.

GRILLED

This bright green, citrus-flavored soda brand's name suggests both a season and a weather phenomenon: '_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _' Dew.

MOUNTAIN

This rival cola brand, headquartered in New York, is named after a digestive enzyme in its original formula.

PEPSI

This fast-casual Mexican grill chain popularized the customizable burrito bowl format.

CHIPOTLE

KFC founder Harland Sanders is known by this honorary military-sounding title.

COLONEL

This popular hot dog and sandwich topping, made from finely chopped pickled cucumber, adds a tangy crunch.

RELISH

McDonald's famous yellow "M" logo is nicknamed the Golden '_ _ _ _ _ _.'

ARCHES

This spun, fluffy sugar treat, a fairground staple, is made by melting sugar and spinning it into thin threads: '_ _ _ _ _ _' Candy.

COTTON

This chicken finger-focused chain was started by a founder who got a poor grade on the business plan in college.

CANES

This clear, lemon-lime soda brand features a green and silver can design.

SPRITE

This deep-fried, hole-shaped pastry is a breakfast and coffee-shop staple worldwide.

DONUT

This soft drink, invented by a pharmacist in Atlanta, is sold in a distinctive contour-shaped bottle: Coca-'_ _ _ _.'

COLA

This popular potato chip brand's slogan famously claims "betcha can't eat just one."

LAYS

This thick, blended drink of ice cream and milk is a diner and fast food staple.

MILKSHAKE

This slow-cooked, shredded meat sandwich, tossed in tangy sauce, is a Southern barbecue staple: '_ _ _ _ _ _' Pork.

PULLED

This cured, seasoned breakfast meat, often shaped into small round patties or links, complements eggs at breakfast.

SAUSAGE

This businessman transformed a single California burger stand into a global franchise empire, joining as a milkshake-machine salesman.

KROC

This licorice-adjacent chewy red candy comes in rope and bite-sized twist form.

TWIZZLERS

This fried chicken chain's founder, a real person, still appears as its mascot in a white suit and bow tie.

SANDERS

This soft, doughy Southern breakfast bread, split and slathered with butter, is a staple on fast food breakfast menus.

BISCUIT

This sandwich chain, known for footlong subs, was originally called Pete's Super Submarines.

SUBWAY

The company behind the Twinkie snack cake, which also makes Ding Dongs and Ho Hos, is named this.

HOSTESS

This ice cream brand, known for quirky flavor names, was founded by two childhood friends in Vermont.

BENJERRY

These battered, deep-fried circles of onion are a popular side dish alternative to fries: Onion '_ _ _ _ _.'

RINGS

These bite-sized, breaded pieces of chicken became a McDonald's menu staple in the 1980s.

NUGGETS

This soft, spongy white confection, roasted over campfires, gets its name from a plant whose root was once used to make it: '_ _ _ _ _'-mallow.

MARSH

This deep-fried Southern cornmeal snack, often served alongside seafood, is shaped into small balls: Hush '_ _ _ _ _ _ _.'

PUPPIES

This wafer-layered chocolate candy bar's name is also an onomatopoeia for the sound of breaking it apart.

KITKAT

This pizza chain's name and red-roofed buildings are instantly recognizable: Pizza '_ _ _.'

HUT

This campfire treat sandwiches melted chocolate and toasted marshmallow between two graham crackers.

SMORE

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.

DUNKIN

This spiral-shaped pastry, topped with sugary glaze and a warm baking spice, is a bakery and mall food-court staple.

CINNAMON

This chocolate hazelnut spread, popular on toast worldwide, hails from Italy.

NUTELLA

This 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.

MCDONALDS

This orange and white candy, shaped like small kernels, is a staple of autumn and Halloween candy dishes: Candy '_ _ _ _.'

CORN

This ice cream and fast food chain's name promises a royal treat: '_ _ _ _ _' Queen.

DAIRY

This colorful, fruit-flavored candy's slogan invites you to "taste the rainbow."

SKITTLES

This crispy, salty breakfast meat, made from cured pork belly, is a beloved sandwich and side staple.

BACON

This candy bar, containing nougat, caramel, and peanuts, shares its name with a member of the Mars family.

SNICKERS

This pancake-focused breakfast chain's name is an acronym for its full original title.

IHOP

This dark, cream-filled sandwich cookie is one of the best-selling cookies in the world.

OREO

This drive-in fast food chain, known for carhop service and slushes, takes its name from speed.

SONIC

This peanut-butter-and-chocolate candy cup is one of America's best-selling candies.

REESES

This potato chip brand is sold in a distinctive cylindrical can rather than a bag.

PRINGLES

Nachos were invented by this Mexican maître d', whose nickname "Nacho" gave the dish its name.

ANAYA

This flat, round chip is traditionally served with salsa or guacamole at Mexican restaurants.

TORTILLA

This burger chain's founder named it after his young daughter's nickname; his own surname, shared by hers, is this.

THOMAS

This tortilla chip brand is famous for bold, unusual flavors and a distinctive triangular shape.

DORITOS

This bright red candy, coated in a tangy sour sugar shell around a chewy center, shares its name with a sour fruit snack.

SOURPATCH

This pizza delivery chain's logo features three dots representing its original three locations.

DOMINOS

This West Coast burger chain is known for hand-cut fries and a secret "animal style" menu.

INNOUT

This 23-flavor soda brand is fronted by a mascot with a doctorate: '_ _' Pepper.

DR

This candy bar consists of two crunchy cookie sticks coated in caramel and chocolate.

TWIX

This fish-shaped cheese cracker's slogan claims it's "the snack that smiles back."

GOLDFISH

This peanut-based spread, a lunchbox staple, comes in smooth and chunky varieties: Peanut '_ _ _ _ _ _.'

BUTTER

This fast food chain's round-headed mascot, revived in 1994 after a 15-year absence, is secretly a clown.

JACKBOX

This fried chicken sandwich chain is famous for closing all its locations on Sundays.

CHICKFILA

This orange-flavored soda brand was originally created in Nazi Germany due to a Coca-Cola ingredient shortage.

FANTA

This chewy, fruit-flavored candy shares its name with an exploding celestial object.

STARBURST

This ice cream dessert is topped with syrup, whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry.

SUNDAE

This purple, oddly-shaped McDonald's mascot has no clearly defined form and is officially described as a giant taste bud.

GRIMACE

This soft, mild fresh cheese, sold in small lumpy curds, is a common breakfast and diet food.

COTTAGE

This Texas-based burger chain's name suggests a personalized order: '_ _ _ _'-a-Burger.

WHAT

This spicy chicken dish, tossed in a vinegary hot sauce, is named after the New York city where it was invented: '_ _ _ _ _ _ _' Wings.

BUFFALO

This scrambled or fried breakfast staple comes from chickens and is a near-universal protein source.

EGGS

This burger chain's name refers to the small number of founding family members, not menu items: '_ _ _ _' Guys.

FIVE

This Pennsylvania chocolate company, founded by Milton, gives its name to a famous chocolate bar and an entire town.

HERSHEY

Wendy's hamburger patties are famously cut in this unusual shape, rather than round.

SQUARE

This roast beef sandwich chain's name comes from the initials of its founders, the Raffel brothers.

ARBYS

This soft-serve ice cream chain's founder also became known for his distinctive gravelly voice in the company's own commercials.

CARVEL

This deep-fried, sugar-coated pastry strip, a New Orleans specialty, is closely tied to Mardi Gras.

BEIGNET

This sweet, sticky topping, made by boiling down tree sap, is a pancake and waffle favorite.

SYRUP

The company behind the Oreo cookie, also known for Ritz crackers, is named this.

NABISCO

This popular breakfast cereal features a talking tiger mascot who declares it "Grrreat!"

FROSTED

This sweet, carbonated cherry-flavored soda, popular in the Southern U.S., was invented in North Carolina.

CHEERWINE

This caffeinated energy drink brand, featuring two charging animals on its can, originated in Thailand before going global.

REDBULL

This chicken chain, opened across from the Alamo in 1952, was named after its founder George.

CHURCHS

This chewy, fruit-flavored candy shaped like a small animal is a staple of Halloween trick-or-treating: Gummy '_ _ _ _.'

BEAR

This burger chain's mascot, a crowned figure, shares its name with the restaurant itself: Burger '_ _ _ _.'

KING

This Southern-inspired breakfast chain, known for its yellow sign and round-the-clock hours, specializes in a griddle-cooked breakfast staple: '_ _ _ _ _ _' House.

WAFFLE

This pizza chain was named after its founders, siblings Carmela and Gennaro.

SBARRO

This Southern-style fried chicken chain's biscuits are a fan-favorite side dish, and its name evokes a Cajun folk character.

POPEYES

This chewy, salted, twisted snack of German origin is often sold soft and warm at ballgames.

PRETZEL

These thin, deep-fried strips of potato are a near-universal fast food side dish, named for their cooking style: '_ _ _ _ _ _' Fries.

FRENCH

This Tex-Mex snack of tortilla chips topped with cheese was invented by a restaurateur nicknamed after his own first name.

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