The Food That Built America S7E9 — Burgers, Burritos, & the Battle for Fast Food

8.4

The Food That Built America•Season 7•Episode 9

Burgers, Burritos, & the Battle for Fast Food

8.4/10 · 19 votesJun 21, 202642 min

Ranked #5 of 14 in Season 7•+0.1 vs season avg

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An upstart chain innovates iconic menu items and fast food staples including a value menu and free refills, while fending off a new competitor to bring Mexican inspired fast food to the masses.

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Burgers, Burritos, & the Battle for Fast Food

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Cast3

Adam Richman

Self - Author-TV Host

Campbell Scott

Narrator (voice)

Jason Liebig

Self - Historian

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Episode Summary

"Burgers, Burritos, & the Battle for Fast Food" is episode 9 of The Food That Built America season 7. It scored 8.4/10 from 19 votes, ranking #5 of 14 episodes this season (season average 8.3). It aired on June 21, 2026.

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