80 Hamburger Trivia Questions with Answers
80 public questions with answers, drawn from the well. How many can you answer?
Hamburger trivia covers the food's regional styles, fast-food history, restaurant mascots, menu milestones, and unusual ways of serving a burger. This set moves from Hamburger Helper's four-fingered mascot and McDonald's Hamburger University to the Minneapolis-style burger that hides cheese inside the patty.
Questions also examine the original price of Burger King's Whopper, the year McDonald's added the Quarter Pounder nationally, and the Californian creator behind it. In-N-Out fans can test their knowledge of Protein Style burgers and the beef-patty count in a Double-Double. The mix works well for food-themed game nights, restaurant quizzes, classroom lessons about American business, and casual pub trivia.
Which McDonald's training facility, founded in 1961, grants degrees in 'Hamburgerology'?
Answer
Hamburger University
Who created McDonald's Quarter Pounder in Fremont, California?
Answer
Al Bernardin
In-N-Out's Protein Style burger replaces the buns with what?
Answer
Lettuce
What cheese is traditional on a patty melt?
Answer
Swiss cheese
A Luther Burger uses what food in place of a hamburger bun?
Answer
Glazed doughnuts
What was Charlie Nagreen's hamburger-related nickname?
Answer
Hamburger Charlie
Which child inspired the Big Boy name and mascot?
Answer
Richard Woodruff
Culver's first opened in what Wisconsin village in 1984?
Answer
Sauk City
Who founded Johnny Rockets in 1986?
Answer
Ronn Teitelbaum
Which burger chain opened its first 20-stool counter on Melrose Avenue?
Answer
Johnny Rockets
Which restaurateur founded Fuddruckers in San Antonio?
Answer
Philip J. Romano
Who created the Big Boy hamburger at Bob's Pantry?
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Bob Wian
What was Fatburger's original name when it opened in 1947?
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Mr. Fatburger
Bob's Big Boy was originally named what when founded in 1936?
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Bob's Pantry
Which Popeye character is famous for loving hamburgers?
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J. Wellington Wimpy
Who founded Steak 'n Shake in Normal, Illinois?
Answer
Gus Belt
Shake Shack began as a hot dog cart in which New York City park?
Answer
Madison Square Park
Who founded Shake Shack?
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Danny Meyer
A patty melt is traditionally served on what type of bread?
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Rye bread
What ground-beef steak dish is considered a precursor to the hamburger?
Answer
Hamburg steak
Who invented the ramen burger, using compressed ramen noodles instead of a bun?
Answer
Keizo Shimamoto
What was the name of Burger King's original burger-cooking oven?
Answer
Insta-Broiler
Which chain's 1963 Burger Family included Papa, Mama, Teen, and Baby burgers?
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A&W Restaurants
In which Virginia county did the first Five Guys restaurant open?
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Arlington County
What index uses Big Mac prices to compare purchasing power between countries?
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Big Mac Index
Which earlier proposed name for the Big Mac failed before the final name was chosen?
Answer
The Aristocrat
Which Denver restaurateur was awarded a trademark for the name cheeseburger in 1935?
Answer
Louis Ballast
Who is reputed to have introduced the cheeseburger at Pasadena's Rite Spot?
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Lionel Sternberger
Burger King was originally founded under what name?
Answer
Insta-Burger King
Which city is especially associated with the Jucy Lucy stuffed cheeseburger?
Answer
Minneapolis
In a Jucy Lucy burger, where is the cheese placed?
Answer
Inside the patty
What McDonald's burger is named for a pre-cooked patty weight of about one quarter pound?
Answer
Quarter Pounder
Who created McDonald's Big Mac hamburger in 1967?
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Jim Delligatti
Hamburger trivia — quick answers
What are good hamburger trivia questions?
Good hamburger trivia can explore regional recipes, fast-food brands, menu history, restaurant mascots, and burger terminology. Questions about the Whopper, Quarter Pounder, Juicy Lucy, Hamburger Helper's mascot, In-N-Out's Protein Style, and the Double-Double make a varied quiz.
How hard is hamburger trivia?
Hamburger trivia is usually easy to medium. Most players know major chains and common burger terms, but questions about launch prices, menu dates, regional styles, restaurant training facilities, and the people behind famous menu items can challenge even enthusiastic food fans.
What is a Juicy Lucy?
A Juicy Lucy is a Minneapolis burger style with cheese stuffed inside the beef patty rather than placed on top. As the patty cooks, the cheese melts in the center, creating the burger's defining surprise when it is cut or bitten open.
What does Protein Style mean at In-N-Out?
At In-N-Out, Protein Style replaces the traditional hamburger buns with lettuce. The burger still includes its patty and toppings, but the lettuce wrap changes the texture and makes the preparation distinct from the standard bun-based version.
How many patties are in an In-N-Out Double-Double?
An In-N-Out Double-Double contains two beef patties and two slices of cheese. The name refers to the double portion of both meat and cheese, while the burger is typically served with the chain's standard toppings and bun.
What is Hamburger University?
Hamburger University is McDonald's training and education facility for developing restaurant managers and employees. The institution is associated with the company's professional training programs and is known for the playful academic language surrounding 'Hamburgerology.'