Fast-food restaurants are designed to serve many customers quickly. That means food is often prepared in high volume to keep things moving. Industry research estimates that 65 percent of Americans eat fast food at least once a week, and McDonald’s alone serves 26 million people a day. But customer demand can be hard to predict, leaving chains with a lot of leftovers.
Fast-food restaurants in the U.S. waste approximately four million tons of food each year. At the same time, around one in seven American households experiences food insecurity, which makes all that wasted food even more upsetting. If you’ve ever wondered what your favorite chains do with leftover food—whether it gets repurposed, donated, or simply thrown away—look no further.
We rounded up some of the most popular fast food chains in America to find out what happens to surplus burgers, fries, pastries, and more. While some companies have stepped up with donation programs and other waste-reduction efforts, others still fall short.
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