Fry sauce is a beloved condiment primarily in the Midwest and Western regions of the U.S., with a history attributed to either Arctic Circle's Don Carlos Edwards or Stan's Drive-In employees. Don Carlos created his famous "pink sauce" by mixing mayonnaise and ketchup to ease the fast food rush. Stan's claims independent creation after initially being an Arctic Circle franchise. Despite multiple origin stories, the popularity of fry sauce continues to endure with over 70 Arctic Circle locations serving it across several states.
The mid-20th century saw the rise of Arctic Circle's fry sauce, created by founder Don Carlos Edwards as a blend of mayonnaise and ketchup, now a regional favorite.
Conflicting origin stories complicate the history of fry sauce, with both Arctic Circle and Stan's Drive-In claiming credit for creating this beloved condiment.
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