How McDonald's Filet-O-Fish became one of the most iconic menu items in fast food

The first McDonald's Filet-O-Fish was created by a Cincinnati franchisee to serve Catholic customers during Lent.

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Was Originally Made With This More Expensive Seafood

Today, the McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is a beloved part of the menu, but it's undergone major changes, including a switch away ...
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What Is McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Actually Made Of?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish containers with a soda cup - FOOD PHOTO STOCK/Shutterstock When you think of McDonald's Filet-O-Fish, it's ...
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Does It Cost Extra To Add More Patties To Your McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Sandwich?

The McDonald's Filet-O-Fish history dates back to 1962 in Cincinnati, Ohio; it was introduced as a way of increasing sales on Fridays during the Catholic season of Lent -- one of those surprising ...

Fast Food Fisherman? The Man Behind The Famous Filet-O-Fish Catch

Ever wondered where the pollock in McDonald's beloved Filet-O-Fish comes from and who catches it? The company credits this ...
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The Surprising Origin Story of McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish Sandwich

*In 1959, entrepreneur Lou Groen opened the first McDonald’s in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. After working a variety of jobs and eventually becoming president of the Cincinnati Restaurant Group, Groen ...
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Here’s Why the Filet-O-Fish Comes with Only a Half Slice of Cheese

Out of all of the items on McDonald’s menu, none is the subject of as much speculation, debate and plain old mystery as the Filet-O-Fish. The sandwich, which is the only pescatarian sandwich option at ...
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Origins of the Filet-O-Fish: Created to serve a local Catholic community

NEW YORK – Not long after Lou Groen opened a McDonald’s franchise on the west side of Cincinnati in 1959, did he realize that on Fridays during Lent the local Catholic community took their business to ...