This infographic shows the change in frequency of visits at at sit down restaurants such as Red Lobster and TGI Fridays with fast food joints such as Burger King, KFC and Dominos Pizza. Both categories grew in the second quarter of 2009, with fast food taking the lead over sit down.
With iconic products, especially food products that are marketed primarily to children, I think its beneficial to take a moment to investigate how products this recognizable and loved have become so iconic. 37% of children say McDonalds is their fast food chain of choice, and no other company gets more than 10% of their vote.
Source: frugaldad.com
Fast food has become so pervasive in the U.S. that popular chains can be found anywhere from truck stops in the middle of nowhere to high traffic shopping centers. So where do Americans love dollar menus, value meals and drive-thru ordering the most? We looked at spending data for the largest 100 cities in the U.S. by population and determined which cities spent the most and ate the most often at the following national fast food chains: McDonald’s, Wendy’s, KFC, Taco Bell, Subway, Pizza Hut, Arby’s, and Burger King.
Source: money.bundle.com
One of the biggest symbols of American culture is the fast food industry. What was once a luxury and seen as a frivolity, its grown into a multi-billion dollar industry that capitalizes on the convenience desired by the average American along with serving up ludicrously large portions to what was once American excess but is now the norm. Below, youll find an infographic for your viewing pleasure that delves into another side of the fast food business: its business practices. So take a moment and read through it to add some education as to what it is youre consuming and maybe next time youll think twice about ordering that super sized burger meal Americans eat this stuff alot but we aren’t the only ones, those Asians love their McDonalds just as much.
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