timeline By chloesun05 Aug 13, 1921 the opening of white castle Aug 13, 1921 white castle the first fast food opening Period: Aug 13, 1921 to Apr 28, 2023 timeline 1947 drive thru is introduced 1950 fast food blows up Apr 15, 1955 grand opening of mcdonalds 1957 mcdonalds becomes huge Dec 4, 1965 more than ten items on the menu 1970 mcdonalds opens its first restaurant 1985 playground in fast food restaurant 2004 fast food industry gets sued