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. Robson90/Shutterstock The Filet-O-Fish was created in 1962 to better serve Catholic McDonald's customers during Lent. It beat out McDonald's founder Ray Kroc's own invention to land a permanent spot on the menu. It's now one of the most iconic McDonald's menu items, with 300 million sold worldwide each year. A glistening bun, a breaded fish filet, and a generous swipe of tartar ...