Fast food in China

Western-style fast food in China is a recent phenomenon, dating back only to November 1987 when Kentucky Fried Chicken, still the most popular fast food chain in China established its first outlet in Beijing.

History
Fast food has become widely popular in the 26 years since it was introduced to China. Pizza Hut and McDonald's both entered the country in late 1990, shortly after KFC. There are now 4,200 KFCs in 850 Chinese cities (as of 2013).

Many Chinese fast food restaurants in the style of Western chains have popped up as well.

Characteristics
McDonalds in China is similar to how it in the US, but Pizza Hut is considered upscale in China and KFC offers many locally popular dishes such as fishball soup.