Fast-food lovers can get their fill of their favorite convenience food when National Fast Food Day rolls around on Nov. 16.
Whether hitting the drive-thru, dining in or getting it to go, National Fast Food Day calls on fast-food lovers to grab grub that’s grilled, fried or broiled.
McDonald’s is the world’s largest fast-food restaurant chain and one of the best-known brand names. The company has more than 39,000 locations in about 100 countries. A pioneer in the fast-food industry, the company has maintained consistent, moderate growth with affordable prices, speedy service, and by expanding and refreshing its menu offerings.
First popularized in the United States in the 1950s, fast food is considered any meal with low preparation time and served to a customer in a packaged form. The meal makes for quick dine-in, take-out or take-away. Most fast-food restaurants offer drive-thru service.
Falcon News asked staff and students about their fast-food preferences.
Tom Edmundson
Question: How often do you eat fast food?
Answer: “Once a month, maybe.”
Q: What is your favorite fast-food restaurant?
A: “Burrito Boy.”
Q: What is your favorite thing to order at that restaurant?
A: “Chili verde burrito, no beans.”
Q: In your opinion, what is the worst fast-food restaurant?
A: “Probably McDonald’s.”
Q: What do you not like about it?
A: “It’s not good, and if you eat it you feel rotten.”
Cortnie Peeler
Q: How often do you eat fast food?
A: “About three times a week.”
Q: What is your favorite fast-food restaurant?
A: “Chick-fil-A.”
Q: What is your favorite thing to order at that restaurant?
A: “The spicy chicken sandwich.”
Q: In your opinion, what is the worst fast-food restaurant?
A: “Carl’s Jr.”
Q: What do you not like about it?
A: “French fries.”
Tessa Slager
Q: How often do you eat fast food?
A: “Maybe once a week.”
Q: What is your favorite fast-food restaurant?
A: “Burger King.”
Q: What is your favorite thing to order at that restaurant?
A: “Spicy chicken.”
Q: In your opinion, what is the worst fast-food restaurant?
A: “Del Taco.”
Q: What do you not like about it?
A: “I can’t tell you guys. It’s inappropriate. Any adult will get it.”
Brody Bothel
Q: How often do you eat fast food?
A: “No comment.”
Q: What is your favorite fast-food restaurant?
A: “A&W.”
Q: What is your favorite thing to order at that restaurant?
A: “Root beer float.”
Q: In your opinion, what is the worst fast-food restaurant?
A: “In-N-Out.”
Q: What do you not like about it?
A: “It’s overpriced, it’s overrated, mediocre food.”
