...The Advantages: Fast Foods provides a way to save time, gives a great taste to food, and provides a person living a cheaper alternative, then cooking at home. 2. The Disadvantages: Although there are some advantages of fast foods, there are also many disadvantages. As you may have know fast foods has many unhealthy attributes, within the content of the food. The contents within fast foods contains higher in fats, oils, salts, cheeses, and calories. Due to these factors, obesity has become a epidemic today. The problem with obesity is that it leads to complications to the heart, such as cardiovascular disease and other heart diseases. Research has shown that "people who live within walking distance of a fast food restaurant are at 13% higher risk of suffering from strokes than those who live a considerable distance away"( Debopriya, 2012). Although eating as a one person may save you a considerable amount money. Eating as family will outweigh the cost and thus cost more in the long run. Last but not least it reduces the amount of time spent with family. 3. The Conclusion / My Opinion: The disadvantages of fast foods activities outweigh its advantages. Although there are benefits to fast foods, the disadvantages as stated seems to have more of a impact. Discussion Questions: 1. In your opinion should fast foods restaurants exists? 2. In your opinion does taste of the fast foods override, the health factors involved? 3. Does time play a huge factor in ordering fast foods...
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...Restaurants are one of the most common places all over the world. The restaurant business has grown rapidly in twenty first century because of the fact that almost every day there are thousands of people going to restaurant. There are many reasons for people dining in at a restaurant. People dine in at the restaurant because of the busy schedule, to socialize, to eat varieties of food, and many more. What is a restaurant? According to oxford dictionary, “Restaurant is a place where people pay to sit and utilize the service along with the food and drinks.” Looking at the current context of restaurant, the meaning of restaurant has changed widely. According to Prof. and author John R. Walker, “Delmonico’s, located in New York City, is thought to be the first restaurant in America and Delmonico’s opened its door to the public in 1827” (John, 2008 (fifth edition)). There used to be times when people used to cook at homes which changed drastically and nine out of ten people would visit restaurant on a daily basis at least 2-3 times a day. Cooking have faded away in American because people are working more than what they used to work 10 years ago. This is one of the reasons that gave birth to restaurants and became a huge success in the twenty-first century. According to Lorri Mealey, “ By the seventeenth century, while full meals were typically eaten at home, moderately well-to-do people would hire a trattatorie(caterer) or take their meals in private salon, rather than in the main...
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...SWOT analysis III. Advantage and disadvantage of MacDonald franchise IV. Investment decision V. Summary VI. References FPT University – BA0662 Page 1 Individual Assignment I. Background of MacDonald 1.1. History McDonalds’s is a business corporation system of fast food restaurants with approximately 31,000 restaurants in 119 countries to serve 43 million passengers a day under its own brand. The McDonalds’s restaurant concept was introduced in San Bernardino, California by Dick and Mac McDonald’s in May 15, 1940. It was modified and expanded by their business partner, Ray Kroc, of Oak Park, Illinois, who later bought out the business interests of the McDonald’s brothers in the concept and went on to found McDonalds’s Corporation in April, 15, 1955. 1.2. Mission and Vision Mission McDonalds’s brand mission is to "be our customers' favorite place and way to eat." Our worldwide operations have been aligned around a global strategy called the Plan to Win centering on the five basics of an exceptional customer experience - People, Products, Place, Price. We are committed to improving our operations and enhancing our customers' experience. Vision "McDonalds’s vision is to be the world's best quick service restaurant experience. Being the best means providing outstanding quality, service, cleanliness, and value, so that we make every customer in every restaurant smile." 1.3. Business objective The business objective of McDonald’s, which is a fast food restaurant, is to...
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...concept Fast Food Restaurants 1 1.1 Define Fast Food Restaurants 1 1.2 Enumerate and discuss various Fast Food Restaurants available in Danang. Discuss how the government supports these restaurant chains. 2 2. Be able to use the concepts of Fast Food Restaurants 4 2.1 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of Fast Food Restaurants 4 Advantages 4 Disavantages 5 2.2 Propose different ways to improve Fast Food Restaurants to be healthier and safer to customers’ health 7 Bibliography 8 1. Understand the concept Fast Food Restaurants 1.1 Define Fast Food Restaurants * A fast food restaurant is understood as a quick service restaurant within the industry. It is common in the world and even in Vietnam. It is a specific type of restaurant is characterized by its fast foods and by minimal table service. The food at the restaurant is supplied from limited menu .The food is served quickly in a short time. Besides the Food can be pre-ordered at restaurant. * Fast food restaurant are often chains. Fast food restaurants are often developed from numerous locations operation under the same upper management. Some of the fast food restaurant in Vietnam's most successful. Such as Lotteria, KFC, Buger king and so on. In it, lotteria (South Korea) is considered the "big brother" with more than 200 stores, followed by KFC (USA) has opened 140 stores and No. 3 is Jollibee (Philippines) with over 30 stores. * Quick-service restaurants offer consistent food with a...
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...Scholarly Activity 2 "Burger King Beefs Up Global Operations" Henry E. Jerkins Columbia Southern University International Business Professor Yvonne Balbin February 23, 2013 1 1. What is Burger King’s core competency? How does it relate to its chosen strategy? Burger King's core competency is the fact that they are the world's largest flamed-broiled fast food restaurant hands down. Simply put, Burger King's core competency means that they are more competent than their competitors when it comes to producing that type of goods and services. In addition, Burger King stands firm on its core competency of being the best at what it does when it comes to producing hamburgers and flame-broiled fast food. As a result of this strategetic move, it has positioned itself in becoming one of the markets leaders in the fast food restaurant industry. Further, it core competency is based upon its desire to set itself apart their competitors by way of differentiating their products. The differentiation of Burger Kings products are accomplished in two ways as it relates their competitors. First thing to consider is the manner in which the hamburgers are prepared, which is the flamed-broiled method. Secondly, is the various options that is afforded to the customers on how they would like to have their hamburgers prepared. The process has been the means that has allowed Burger King to become one of the market leaders in the...
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...Factors | Opportunities | Demographic | * (O) Fast food saves time and efforts of people so it’s a good meal for people. (Bose, 2012) * It is an opportunity for fast food industries as it is a ready to eat food and people who go on work prefer to eat it as it saves their time. * (T) Large percentage of baby boomers is becoming threat for fast food industries. . (generation in the workplace in the united states and canada, 2012) * 31.9% of the whole Canadian population is covered by Baby Boomers and they don’t prefer to consume fast food which is going to be a threat | Socio-Culture | * (T) People are stepping backward from fast food which is going to be a big threat in future (Lojitmairembam, 2013) * Now, people are becoming more health conscious. They are stepping back from fast food as it does not contain any vitamins, minerals and fibres and this going to be a threat for fast food industries industries in future. | Economic | * (T)Increasing minimum wage rate is going to be a threat for the fast food industries. (Drum, 2013) * As the minimum wage rate increases for the fast food workers than the fast food industries have to pay more to the worker which decrease the profit margin of the industries. * (T)Inflation and exchange rates are the other threats for fast food Industries. (Rodrigo, 2012) * Inflation rates and exchange rates both effects the supply and demand relationship of raw material which directly affect the industry’s production...
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...Bose, Debopriya. (2012.) Advantages and disadvantages of Fast Food. Retrieved from http://www.buzzle.com/articles/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-fast-food.html There are 13,000 McDonald’s restaurants just in America alone, along with 8,000 KFC’s in 80 countries. The biggest disadvantage is the tremendous effect on one’s health. In this article Debopriya talks about how in the fast food industries use a lot of sugars, salts, oil, fried meat, cheese, mayonnaise, and clearly they use calories. It may contain harmful bacteria that can make someone really sick. Most Americans consume more calories than that use and that contributes to complications such as cardiovascular disease and other heart diseases. When you fry food it destroys most of the essential nutrients from the food. She also talks about how it can split families apart; she states that since the fast food industry started becoming popular many individuals started going to eat there instead of the traditional family dinner. It can also be very expensive, although it is cheap if you go by yourself it isn’t the same as if you buy it in bulk; It can be a quite an expensive affair. She mentions that people who live within walking distance from a fast food joint are 13% higher risk of suffering from stroke than those who live a considerable distance away. Obesity is a huge problem in America; a bond is formed between fast food and obesity in children. Many problems that you can receive from obesity is high blood pressure...
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...Case Study Burger King Beefs Up Global Operations Rosalind Fields Columbia Southern University Burger King Beefs Up Global Operations by Rosalind Fields February 2012 Burger King leads the world in flamebroiled fast food restaurant chains and operates in all 50 states and 74 countries and territories of the United States. Daniels, Radebaugh, & Sullivan (2011) Burger King’s official websites states that it was founded in 1954 and currently serves over 11 million guests. Known as the Home of the Whopper, the same source explains that approximately 90 percent of Burger King restaurants are owned and operated by independent franchisees. Further explanation is given to the October 2010 purchase of the company by 3G Capital. 3G Capital is described as a firm that focuses on long term value creation. (www.bk.com ) Burger King’s is known for letting customers “have it their way; its core competencies are its flamebroiled burgers and the choices that it gives to customers for their burgers. This differentiates Burger King from the competition. (Daniels, J., Radebugh, L., & Sullivan, D. 2011 p.463) The company seems to have maintained its initial chosen strategy. Daniels, Radebaugh, & Sullivan (2011) supports this by explaining that although their menu has expanded over time, Burger King has been consistent with offering its flamebroiled burger and its signature product: ...
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...Super Salmon also have less omega-3 which is a fatty acid the protects the consumer form getting heart disease. Normal pacific salmon have omega-3, but the GMO salmon has heightened levels of the fatty acid, omega-3. Omega-3 is extracted out of the fish to make fish oil pills, which are used for protecting and managing heart diseases; and helps lower blood pressure of the consume, and omega-3 contains both DNA and EPA. These Super Salmon do grow rapidly at a fast rate, they grow twice as fast as any of the other species of fish. The super salmon are said to produce more omega-3 which helps make more fish oil tablets used by people to help medical problems like lower an individual’s blood pressure. The FDA said the salmon was safe to eat and was nutritionally equivalent to other, non-GM salmon on the market. It also said GM salmon didn't pose a risk to wild salmon because it would be farmed inland from any oceans(Fox). There are more advantages to these GMO super salmon also known as AquAdvantage, than there are disadvantages to this specialized...
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...CARLOS School of Business and Economics Department of Economics EFFECTS OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY TO PRODUCTION OF FOOD A Review of Related Literature submitted to the Faculty of the Department of Economics Crystalgene D. Silorio August 10, 2015 INTRODUCTION The world has progressed through hunter–gatherer, agricultural, and industrial stages to provider of goods and services. This progression has been catalyzed by the cultural and social evolution of mankind and the need to solve specific societal issues, such as the need for preservation to free people from foraging for food, and the need for adequate nutrition via consistent food supply year round. These forces led to the development of the food industry, which has contributed immensely to the basis for a healthy human civilization and helped society prosper and flourish (Lund 1989). According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, our population is increasing, and we need a 70% increase in food production. We have to grow, harvest, distribute, and consume our food more efficiently to feed all those people. We are not gaining more farmers or any other resources, and the production of our food is not as fast as our growing population, so the use of technology for the innovation of food production is a great help in addressing the issue. EFFICIENCY OF TECHNOLOGY The production of food is not always the same, it also depends on our resources, area, and climate. The natural disasters we experienced...
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...Vocabulary for IELTS Speaking: Part 1 SPEAKING PART 1: 1. DESCRIPTION QUESTIONS: (Strategy: divide into 2 or 3 parts) Sample answer Tell me something about your hometown? Well as you can probably guess I come from Taipei and I have lived here all my life, although at the moment I’m studying in another city – Taizhong. I suppose if I had to describe Taipei, the first thing I would say is that it’s very crowded, maybe even one of the biggest cities in Asia I guess. It’s so congested that even the locals have problems finding their way around! Another significant characteristic is that it offers splendid examples of contemporary architecture. Actually some of the renowned landmarks are in the middle of Taipei, such as the Taipei 101, the second tallest building in the world. | Well, the main thing you need to know is that…(1) + (details)… On top of that I can also add that (2)…+ (details)… Something else that I need to say is that (3)…so actually…(detail) Starting-off Ok, then; actually; alright; well, you know; Point 1 The first thing I’d like to mention is … The main thing you need to know is … I’d like to begin by highlighting the fact … Point 2 In addition I suppose I should say … Another interesting point … Not only that, but _______is also exceedingly ….. Point 3 And I shouldn’t forget to mention that… I guess I could also say that (it’s) sort-of …….. Finally I’d also like to mention …….. Practice: Tell me something about your...
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...Reality of Fast Food Fast food chains are anywhere and everywhere. You cannot drive to town without passing at least two or three of these “restaurants.” The concept behind fast food was a good idea, but the results were catastrophic in the health aspect. Now that fast food has become one of the top industries in the world, everything has gone awry. The fast food industry has drastically changed the way people view food, how convenience is rising and the cost for products. Fast food restaurants first started as drive-ins with carhops, but in the 1980’s drive-thru windows began. McDonald’s was one of the first ones to convert from carhops to drive-thru windows. The idea of fast food service brought about a whole new concept to how we view food. Without proper education in the health field typical Americans would not know what their body needs and what they consume. Maybe if that was the case the obesity rate and rates of chronic heart disease would plummet and we could focus on more important problems. When these restaurants began to spring up, it spread like wildfire. Sonic, McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy’s and etc. all became multi-million dollar companies. They discovered they could mass-produce products that were cheap and that could make them money faster than what they had to been doing before (Super-Size Me). Fast food has sprung up and become a leading industry because they are focused on quick, cheap food for people. Despite how bad it is for them it is cheap and fast to produce...
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...How Subway Tops The Fast Food Chain Introduction The first Subway was founded in 1965. The founder of the Subway chain, Fred De Luca, started running his restaurant business when he was only 17 years old. The first Subway restaurant was opened nine years after its foundation in Connecticut where the headquarter is now situated. Now there are more than 30,000 Subway restaurants in 88 countries worldwide and it is the world‟s fastest growing franchise chain. New Subway restaurants are opening all the time. The franchise chain has employed more than 150,000 people. (Subway 2009) Subway offers customers many different kinds of fresh submarine sandwiches also called “subs”. Customers always decide how they want their sandwiches to be served. Subway‟s advertising is based on freshness. Slogan “Eat Fresh” tells that Subway chain uses only freshly baked bread and fresh ingredients. Subway has a lot of competitors for example McDonald‟s, Burger King and Sunset Boulevard. There were more than 20 Subways in Denmark in the 1990s but 10 years ago they withdrew from the Danish market. In 2009 Subway tried to strive for the Danish market again. At the beginning of February they reopened Subway in 2 cities, in Aalborg and Sønderborg. The Subway chain has also a lot of competitors in Danish market. One of the main competitors is the Danish chain Sunset Boulevard. When the Subway chain was withdrawing their restaurants from the Danish market, Sunset Boulevard bought 3 of their branches...
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...INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT Name: Tran Dieu Linh BA60111 Class: BA0662 I. Background 1. History 2. Mission and vision 3. Business objectives II. S.W.O.T analysis III. Ads/disadvantages of Mc. Donald franchise IV. Investment decision V. Reference list I. Background: 1. History: The McDonald's Corporation is the world's largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, serving around 68 million customers daily in 119 countries. Headquartered is located in the United States. The company began in 1940 as a barbecue restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald. However, in 1948, they reorganized their restaurant stand using production line principles. Then Ray Kroc who is businessperson joined the company as a franchise agent in 1955. He subsequently purchased the chain from the McDonald brothers and oversaw its worldwide growth. 2. Mission and Vision: Mission: McDonald's brand mission is to be our customers' favorite place and way to eat and drink. Our worldwide operations are aligned around a global strategy called the Plan to Win, which center on an exceptional customer experience – People, Products, Place, Price and Promotion. We are committed to continuously improving our operations and enhancing our customers' experience. Vision: McDonald's vision is to be the world's best quick service restaurant experience. Being the best means providing outstanding quality, service, cleanliness, and value, so that we make every customer in every restaurant...
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...company address] Page 1 Content: I. 1. 2. 3. Background: History Mision and Vision Business objectives II. III. IV. V. VI. SWOT Analysis: Advantages and Disadvantages of Mc Donald franchise: Investment decision: Summary: Reference List: I. About the MC Donald: 1. History: ( From : wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonald's) The McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is the world's largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, serving around 69 million customers daily in 119 countries. Headquartered in the United States. The company began in 1940s. In 1955, Ray Kroc joined the company as a franchise agent. He subsequently purchased the chain from the McDonald brothers and oversaw its worldwide growth. In 2012, McDonald's Corporation had annual revenues of $27.5 billion, and profits of $5.5 billion. McDonald's primarily sells hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken, french fries, breakfast items, soft drinks, milkshakes, and desserts. In response to changing consumer tastes, the company has expanded its menu to include salads, fish, wraps, smoothies, and fruit. More than 80% of McDonald’s restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local franchisees. Name Industries served Geographic areas served Headquarters Current CEO Revenue Profit Employees Main Competitors McDonald's Corporation Restaurants, Food Worldwide U.S. Don Thompson $ 27.56 billion (2012) $ 5.46 billion (2012) 1,800,000 (2013) Burger King Worldwide,Inc., Yum! Brand Inc., Subway, Wendy’s Company...
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