The fast food industry has not only taken over America; it has taken over the world. People from around the globe have been affected by the fast food industry at some point in their lives. The fast food industry has created a world within our world characterized by hamburgers and French fries. The invention of the hamburger was like no other food. At first, many Americans refused to eat it because they believed it was dirty. The first type of fast food restaurant was called a drive-in. Young, pretty girls were hired to go car from car placing orders and bringing out food to customers, only being paid by tips. In San Bernardino, California two brothers came up with a new idea to produce food. They came up with a system of preparing food that would only require unskilled …show more content…
He convinced them to let him open up other restaurants exactly the same as the one they created only in different places. They agreed and the franchise of McDonalds began. As the United States became more industrialized throughout the mid-20th Century, it began building new roads through the interstate highway system. This new highway system was the perfect spot for the new franchises that began popping up all over the country. As soon as a McDonalds was built in a new location, dozens of other fast food restaurants began building right next to it because McDonalds had a reputation for attracting the best business, and the other franchises wanted to be a part of it. Although the business aspects of the fast food industry are positive, providing jobs to many people, the industry has its negative aspects as well. Many workers such as the young teen Danielle, used as an example in the book, are forced to work long hours with low pay. This amount of work can be detrimental to their futures, as they do not have enough time in the day to complete homework, sports, and