12 Southern California chains that made fast food history

Southern California changed the way people eat hamburgers, hot dogs and tacos after World War II.

The rise of car culture in the 1940s and ’50s brought about several fast food chains that are still around today.

A couple of them, Jack in the Box and Hot Dog on a Stick, are hitting major milestones this year.

Here are 12 notable quick-service brands and when they came about.

The oldest operating McDonald’s restaurant is on the corner of Lakewood Blvd. and Florence Ave. in Downey.