Test your MUFSO knowledge, PartTest your MUFSO knowledge, Part

A couple of weeks back we ran a MUFSO quiz to test your knowledge of the foodservice industry’s premier event. Here is a second installment of that quiz, with more questions designed to inform and entertain.

Q: Where was the first MUFSO held?

A: Chicago, in conjunction with the NRA Show.

Q: What were estimated foodservice industry sales in 1959?

A: About $3.5 billion.

Q: Who was one of the first female MUFSO panelists?

A: Jean Wade Rindlaub from BB&O advertising agency spoke at the 1959 event about the importance of “romancing food and personalizing it to customers who dine out.”

Q: What industry icon celebrated his 81st birthday at MUFSO in 1971 with a cake topper that resembled a chicken?

A: Col. Harland Sanders, founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Q: In what year was the first Golden Chain winner honored?

A: 1977. Wendy’s, McDonald’s and Denny’s were among the winners.

Q: When was the last time MUFSO was held in Kansas City, Mo.?

A: 1978.

Q: What presidential candidate spoke at the 1995 MUFSO event?

A: Pat Buchanan.

Q: Which former presidential candidate addressed the MUFSO audience in 1999?

A: Ross Perot.

Q: When was the last time MUFSO was held in Chicago?

A: 1998.

Q: What comedian and TV host addressed MUFSO in 2004?

A: Jay Leno.

Q: What former NFL coach and upscale steakhouse operator spoke at the 2004 event?

A: Don Shula, legendary coach of the Miami Dolphins and owner of Shula’s Steakhouse.