| − | '''Fast food''' is the term generally used to describe low-priced, ready-cooked hot food sold in restaurants and diners or from street stalls, and often designed to be eaten with the fingers, rather than with cutlery. Globally-popular types of fast food (originating in the [[United States]] include [[hamburger]]s, [[hot dog]]s, and fried [[chicken]]. In [[Britain]], [[fish and chips]] is popular, while in [[Belgium]], fries and [[mayonnaise]] make a popular snack. While much fast food is sold by small vendors, some providers have become major international corporations: [[McDonald's]] and [[Burger King]] are among the most famous examples. Most, but not all fast food chains are [[franchises]]. | + | '''Fast food''' is the term generally used to describe low-priced, ready-cooked hot food sold in restaurants and diners or from street stalls, and often designed to be eaten with the fingers, rather than with cutlery. Globally-popular types of fast food (originating in the [[United States]] include [[hamburger]]s, [[hot dog]]s, and fried [[chicken]]. In [[Britain]], [[fish and chips]] is popular, while in [[Belgium]], fries and [[mayonnaise]] make a popular snack. While much fast food is sold by small vendors, some providers have become major international corporations: [[McDonald's]] and [[Burger King]] are among the most famous examples. Most, but not all, fast food chains are [[franchise]]s. |