How Bootleg Fast Food Conquered Iran - Gastro Obscura
Mar 29, 2018 · How Bootleg Fast Food Conquered Iran Mash Donalds, Sheak Shack, and Pizza Hat are very popular. by Sarra Sedghi March 29, 2018 Destination Guide
Mash Donalds? Iranians Copy American Fast-Food Brands - NPR
Nov 2, 2013 · Iran may not love America politically, but Iranians love American food — especially fast food. With no formal diplomatic relations between the two countries, though, it's rather …
Iran's Fake Fast Food Chains (2025): The Full Story
Oct 27, 2025 · Yes, Iran is home to a fascinating and widespread phenomenon of “fake” or, more accurately, copycat American fast-food chains. Due to decades of international sanctions, …
I Tried Fake Fast Foods in Iran
Mar 29, 2025 · Tehran, Iran Today, I'm travelling all around Tehran to try some of the fake fast food restaurants. I'll be trying fake KFC, Dominoz, Sublime, Burger Queen & Mashdonalds.
How Bootleg Fast Food Conquered Iran : r/iran - Reddit
Mar 31, 2018 · Is it really bootleg if there's no prohibition against it? To be honest the bootleg restaurants serve better quality food than their American counterparts and are actually family …
Bootleg American-Inspired Fast Food Pops Up In Iran: ‘Mash ...
Nov 2, 2013 · NPR reports that Holly Dagres, a Middle East analyst and commentator, has been gathering photos and information about the various bootleg fast food joints that have cropped …
bruno's blog: A Look At Iran's Fake American Food Franchises
The Mexican grill fast food franchise known for its signature burritos and tacos has a bootleg version in Iran, complete with its smoked chili logo. Although it serves Mexican dishes like …
American culture, from fast food to actors, seeps into Iran
Aug 6, 2015 · Those still in Iran have exposure to America through bootleg DVDs and television shows streamed online via virtual private networks allowing them to get around Internet censors.