Advertising of fast food keeps costumers wanting more and more. Anytime costumers see the satisfying sandwich, instantly their mouth waters for the taste of it. Local grocery stores and convenient shops have ads and coupons from the local fast food franchises. The coupons increase the costumers appeal to the restaurant because of a possible discount and full belly. The situation is very ironic because the grocery stores with nutritious food advocates for fast food restaurants that are, in context, competing with their sales.
A Big Mac is a well-known burger from the food restaurant McDonalds. In this paper I will talk about what kind of people would eat a big mac and where they would be found eating it. I will also talk a little about the culture of the big mac and back up my ideas with some evidence. The Big Mac is a food for an on the go person, not someone who is very athletic or cares about their body size and health. It can also be for college students because it is an easy way for them to get a meal that is going to fill them up and for a small price as they are more focused on school then getting a job.
According to Bill Myers Online, Americans spend more money on fast food than on new cars, college education and software because fast food is so convenient. Fast food restaurants are easy to find in cities and towns across America. They offer quick meals for busy lifestyles that are so quick and convenient, you don't even have to get out of your car to get them. An article in "USA Today" points out that many fast food places aim to have customers wait less than a minute. Another advantage of fast food is that it is very inexpensive, notes MSN Money.
Is Junk Food Really Cheaper? I have experienced all of the fast food restaurants there are and I have noticed that throughout the past few years, there has been one thing that has changed drastically. Often sports teams may stop at MacDonald’s or Burger King on the way home from a sporting event, which is quite ironic, but it’s quick and easy and cheap—or so people may think. In, “Is Junk Food Really Cheaper?” Mark Bittman, claims that healthy food is actually cheaper than fast food. To help support his claim, Bittman uses many different rhetorical devices in his article.
Many fast food meals rely on added fats and sodium as a way to enhance the flavor of inexpensive or low-quality ingredients. The food is fast and cheap, the ingredients are often hyper-processed. Most processed foods include large quantities of sodium, fat, added sugars and other unhealthy ingredients to serve as flavor enhancers and
Many families eat from take away and restaurants because it is an easier and a quicker process then cooking a meal at home. Obesity only occurs when taking in more calories
Spurlock shows images of overweight people at the beach, sitting at tables eating, walking around, employees working at fast food restaurants and the people who are interviewed on the street. These images are effective in sparking a conversation on obesity because they show the epidemic in reality instead of just talking about it. It is almost painful to watch these people go about their daily lives. These pictures demonstrate what the viewers of the documentary could look like if they keep consuming food provided by these fast food
CHIKTo have a successful fastfood joint in the market, there are several requirements that have to be met by the customers. Particular requirements are-Keeping the environment clean, children safe and happy in the playground, offering high quality coffee; Wi-Fi hotspots, and most importantly providing quality service are the keys to having a successful fast food joint. Mcdonalds and Chick-Fil-A are among the most known and popular fast food joints. Currently, people are becoming more cautious when it comes down to their diet in food meaning that the image of only selling unhealthy choices will be a severe barrel for a company to attract new customers. Between Mcdonalds and Chick-Fil-A , some may wonder , “Which is the better choice?”.
Showing them how to obtain a healthy lifestyle will benefit them for the future. It's very important that kids will be able to keep themselves away from obesity when they're older and on their own. Although parents can't completely put a stop to this solely, fast food restaurant's cheap and convenient food takes a big part in this issue as well. Every day that comes people have the control to eat what they want. After a hard day of work most people want a quick and easy dinner so they automatically think of eating out for the night.
Going through a drive-through is much more effective than sitting down at a restaurant or preparing meals at home. For the average working class family living life on the go, it can save a lot of time and money. Also, the industry itself creates and perpetuates millions of jobs for the economy (often with low wages and poor benefits). The most common reason people continue to eat fast food, despite their knowledge of the negative effects, is the simple fact that it tastes good. The addictive and yet fattening qualities associated with fast food leave people constantly craving one more bite.