In The Fast Lane
Did you know there are more than 300,000 fast food restaurants in the United States? According to the Minnesota Attorney General in a report he issued addressing facts about fast food, this estimate comes as no surprise. Why is fast food so popular? Fast food has many virtues. The beneficial qualities of fast food can be be found in its convenience, price, predictability, and menu selection. The convenience of fast food in a busy lifestyle sets the pace for fast food popularity. One only has to drive by any fast food drive thru during peak lunch and dinner hours to see lines of people eagerly waiting their turn to place their order. ... When the employee clocks out for that hour, theyre at break neck speed to get to their car and forage through the local strip of fast food restaurants to find lunch and maybe run an errand. ... The price for fast food couldnt be more competitive. Fast food price wars wage constantly.