84-647: Wienerschnitzel is an American fast food chain that specializes in hot dogs and other food products. The brand was founded in 1961 by former Taco Bell employee John Galardi and originally named Der Wienerschnitzel . Despite the name, the company does not ordinarily sell Wiener schnitzel , doing so once as a promotion. Wienerschnitzel locations are found predominantly in California and Texas; others are found in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Washington, as well as
168-458: A holy site , were among the customers. In areas with access to coastal or tidal waters, 'fast food' frequently included local shellfish or seafood , such as oysters or, as in London, eels . Often this seafood was cooked directly on the quay or close by. The development of trawler fishing in the mid-nineteenth century led to the development of a British favourite, fish and chips , and
252-529: A competition with another individual with the winner getting a job with the company. They spend approximately one to two weeks undercover (one week being the norm in some editions, such as the US version, and two weeks in some other versions, such as the Australian edition), working in various areas of their company's operations, with different parts and in most cases a different location each day. They are exposed to
336-465: A foreign country, McDonald's interpreted the local interests of consumers in Moscow by promoting the origins of the produce used in the restaurant. On January 31, 1990, McDonald's opened a restaurant in Moscow and broke opening-day records for customers served. The Moscow restaurant is the busiest in the world. The largest McDonald's in the world, with 25,000 feet of play tubes, an arcade and play center,
420-427: A given cultural or ethnic tradition depending on the locale. In some cultures, it is typical for street vendors to call out prices, sing or chant sales-pitches, play music, or engage in other forms of " street theatrics " to engage prospective customers. In some cases, this can garner more attention than the food. Modern commercial fast food is often ultra-processed food and prepared in an industrial fashion, i.e., on
504-399: A high-ranking executive or the owner of a corporation going undercover as an entry-level employee in his or her own company. The executives alter their appearance and assume an alias and fictional back-story. The fictitious explanation given for the accompanying camera crew is that the executives are being filmed as part of a documentary about entry-level workers in a particular industry, or
588-449: A large scale with standard ingredients and standardized cooking and production methods. It is usually rapidly served in cartons or bags or in plastic wrapping, in a fashion that minimizes cost. In most fast food operations, menu items are generally made from processed ingredients prepared at a central supply facility and then shipped to individual outlets where they are reheated, cooked (usually by microwave or deep frying ) or assembled in
672-686: A minimum amount. Sushi has seen rapidly rising popularity recently in the Western world. A form of fast food created in Japan (where bentō is the Japanese variety of fast food), sushi is normally cold sticky rice flavored with a sweet rice vinegar and served with some topping (often fish ), or, as in the most popular kind in the West, rolled in nori (dried green laver ) with filling. The filling often includes fish, seafood, chicken or cucumber . Pizza
756-551: A result of high turnover. However, in April 2011, McDonald's hired approximately 62,000 new workers and received a million applications for those positions—an acceptance rate of 6.2%. The median age of workers in the industry in 2013 was 28. Obtaining Human Resource Management diploma or diploma in Fast Food Management can help to get a job in major fast food restaurants since it is one of the most desired. In 2006,
840-485: A second season. On 28 July, CBS announced four company executives from NASCAR , DirecTV , Chiquita Brands International , and Great Wolf Lodge, Inc. had signed up for the second season of Undercover Boss . The second season opener was the Choice Hotels CEO, Steve Joyce on 26 September 2010. The series was a ratings success for the network, with its premiere episode receiving 38.6 million viewers and
924-626: A series of predicaments with amusing results, and invariably spend time getting to know the people who work in the company, learning about their professional and personal challenges. At the end of their time undercover, the executives return to their true identity and request the employees they worked with individually to travel to a central location—often corporate headquarters. The bosses reveal their identity, and reward hard-working employees through promotion, or financial rewards; while other employees are given training, better working conditions, or, in extreme cases, termination. The Australian version of
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#17327800553961008-492: A share of 32%. The first season was the most popular new show in any genre in the 2009–10 television season with an average audience of 17.7 million viewers. CBS's premiere of Undercover Boss on 7 February 2010, immediately following the network's coverage of Super Bowl XLIV, delivered 38.6 million viewers—the largest audience ever for a new series following the Super Bowl since the advent of people meters in 1987,
1092-401: A short lunch break ) were not inconvenienced by waiting for their food to be cooked on-the-spot (as is expected from a traditional "sit down" restaurant ). In Ancient Rome , cities had street stands—a large counter with a receptacle in the middle from which food or drink would have been served. It was during post-WWII American economic boom that Americans began to spend more and buy more as
1176-516: A short amount of time. This process ensures a consistent level of product quality. It is key to being able to deliver the order quickly to the customer and eliminate labor and equipment costs in the individual stores. Because of commercial emphasis on quickness, uniformity and low cost, fast food products are often made with ingredients formulated to achieve a certain flavor or consistency and to preserve freshness. Chinese takeaways/takeout restaurants are particularly popular in Western countries such as
1260-593: A slight increase in healthful food advertising, the effectiveness of this initiative has been disputed by studies that reveal that "children couldn't remember or identify healthful foods in the ads, and that 81 percent of the 99 3 to 7 year olds in that study recalled French fries" even though there were no french fries in the advertisement. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 4.1 million U.S. workers are employed in food preparation and serving (including fast food) as of 2010. The BLS's projected job outlook expects average growth and excellent opportunity as
1344-469: A specific sauce served as a sandwich). This type of food is also often served with french fries (called batatas fritas ), some international chains started appearing specialized in some of the typical Portuguese fast food such as Nando's . An example of a local form of fast food in Poland is pasztecik szczeciński , a deep-fried yeast dough stuffed with meat or vegetarian filling, typical fast food dish of
1428-427: A strong association between fast-food consumption and increased risk of disease and early mortality. The concept of ready-cooked food for sale is closely connected with urban developments. Homes in emerging cities often lacked adequate space or proper food preparation accoutrements. Additionally, procuring cooking fuel could cost as much as purchased produce. Frying foods in vats of searing oil proved as dangerous as it
1512-461: A taco store called Taco-Tia. Eventually, Galardi entered into a partnership agreement to run the store. He offered to sell the store to Galardi for $ 12,000, later amassing enough money to pay. A couple of years later, a man wanted to recruit Galardi to start his own restaurant at a location on Pacific Coast Highway in Wilmington , next to one of Bell's taco stores. Bell encouraged him to take
1596-424: A weekly basis. The researcher who wrote Fast Food Nation , Eric Schlosser , highlights this fact, arguing that this is not only a financial but also a psychological bait, in that the students are lured towards this early employment opportunity knowing little that the time spent on this no-skill-learning job is wasted. The dangerous impacts and consequences regarding the hiring and firing of teenage school-goers in
1680-448: A year'" has risen. In contrast to the rest of the world, American citizens spend a much smaller amount of their income on food — largely due to various government subsidies that make fast food cheap and easily accessible. Calorie for calorie, foods sold in fast food restaurants, costs less and is more energy-dense, and is made mostly of products that the government subsidizes heavily: corn, soy, and beef. The Australian fast food market
1764-414: Is Kryptonim szef . The show premiered on 2 September 2015 at broadcaster TVP1 . Ten episodes are scheduled. The Romanian version of Undercover Boss is Şef sub acoperire . The show premiered on 12 September 2019 on Pro TV and has 3 seasons. The Russian version of Undercover Boss is Трудно быть боссом (Hard to be Boss). The show premiered on 13 May 2018 on NTV . This format is the only that has
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#17327800553961848-481: Is a colloquial name for a hot dog, which is sometimes called Wiener Würstchen ("little Viennese sausage") in German. The specific phrase Wiener Schnitzel denotes a "Viennese breaded veal cutlet", something the restaurant chain has served briefly as a limited menu item in 2017. The chain dropped the (in German wrong) "Der" from its name, shortening it to Wienerschnitzel in 1977, though many franchises have retained
1932-565: Is a common fast food category in the United States, with nationwide chains including Papa John's , Domino's Pizza , Sbarro and Pizza Hut . It trails only the burger industry in supplying children's fast food calories. Menus are more limited and standardized than in traditional pizzerias, and pizza delivery is offered. Kebab houses are a form of fast food restaurant from the Middle East, especially Turkey and Lebanon . Meat
2016-477: Is a reality television series franchise created by Stephen Lambert and produced in many countries. It originated in 2009 on the British Channel 4 . The show’s format features the experiences of senior executives working undercover in their own companies to investigate how their firms really work and to identify how they can be improved, as well as to reward hard-working employees. Each episode features
2100-623: Is available around the world, usually through small and independent vendors operating from a cart, table, portable grill or motor vehicle. Common examples include Vietnamese rice soup vendors, Middle Eastern falafel stands, New York City hot dog carts , and taco trucks . Turo-Turo vendors ( Tagalog for point point) are a feature of Philippine life. Commonly, street vendors provide a colorful and varying range of options designed to captivate passers-by and attract as much attention as possible quickly. Multiple street vendors may specialize in specific types of food; typically, they are characteristic of
2184-454: Is generally credited with opening the first fast food outlet and first hamburger chain, selling hamburgers for five cents each. Walter Anderson had built the first White Castle restaurant in Wichita in 1916, introducing the limited menu , high-volume, low-cost, high-speed hamburger restaurant. Among its innovations, the company allowed customers to see the food being prepared. White Castle
2268-619: Is increasing worldwide. A study done in the city of Jeddah has shown that current fast-food habits are related to the increase of overweight and obesity among adolescents in Saudi Arabia. In 2014, the World Health Organization published a study which claims that deregulated food markets are largely to blame for the obesity crisis, and suggested tighter regulations to reverse the trend. In the United States, local governments are restricting fast-food chains by limiting
2352-453: Is increasingly being replaced by the consumption of takeaway fast food. As a result, the time invested on food preparation is getting lower, with an average woman in the United States spending 47 minutes per day preparing food and the average man spending 19 minutes per day in 2013. In the cities of Roman antiquity, much of the urban population living in insulae , multi-story apartment blocks, depended on food vendors for many of their meals;
2436-671: Is located in Orlando, Florida , United States There are numerous other fast food restaurants located all over the world. Burger King has more than 11,100 restaurants in more than 65 countries. KFC is located in 25 countries. Subway is one of the fastest growing franchises in the world with approximately 39,129 restaurants in 90 countries as of May 2009, the first non-US location opening in December 1984 in Bahrain . Wienerwald has spread from Germany into Asia and Africa. Pizza Hut
2520-495: Is located in 97 countries, with 100 locations in China. Taco Bell has 278 restaurants located in 14 countries besides the United States. Fast-food chains have come under criticism over concerns ranging from claimed negative health effects, alleged animal cruelty, cases of worker exploitation, and claims of cultural degradation via shifts in people's eating patterns away from traditional foods. The intake of fast food
2604-578: Is named Chefe Secreto . Premier of the show was on 27 September 2015 as an part of Fantástico newsmagazine on Rede Globo . The first show is for Adezan, a company which produces industrial packings, with his managing manager Pedro Stivalli The Canadian version of Undercover Boss premiered on W Network on 2 February 2012 with the CEO of Toronto Zoo, John Tracogna. The Chilean version of Undercover Boss , named El jefe en tus zapatos ("The Boss in your shoes"), premiered on Chilevisión on 17 August 2016 with
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2688-399: Is shaven from a rotisserie , and is served on a warmed flatbread with salad and a choice of sauce and dressing. These doner kebabs or shawarmas are distinct from shish kebabs served on sticks. Kebab shops are also found throughout the world, especially Europe , New Zealand and Australia but they generally are less common in the US. Fish and chip shops are a form of fast food popular in
2772-520: Is usually a deep fried snack; this includes the frikandel (a deep fried skinless minced meat sausage ), and the kroket (deep fried meat ragout covered in breadcrumbs ). In Portugal, there are some varieties of local fast-food and restaurants specialized in this type of local cuisine. Some of the most popular foods include frango assado ( Piri-piri grilled chicken previously marinated), francesinha , francesinha poveira , espetada (turkey or pork meat on two sticks) and bifanas (pork cutlets in
2856-431: Is valued at more than 2.7 billion GPB and is composed of 1.4 billion fast food meals. This includes meals serviced at 17,000 fast food outlets. The fast food market has experienced an average annual growth rate of 6.5 percent, which is the most rapidly growing sector of the retail food market. In 2012, fast food restaurants spent roughly US$ 4.6 billion on advertising campaigns, which represented an 8% increase from 2009. In
2940-644: The Middle Ages , large towns and major urban areas such as London and Paris supported numerous vendors that sold dishes such as pies , pasties , flans , waffles , wafers , pancakes and cooked meats. As in Roman cities during antiquity, many of these establishments catered to those who did not have means to cook their own food, particularly single households. Unlike richer town dwellers, many often could not afford housing with kitchen facilities and thus relied on fast food. Travelers such as pilgrims en route to
3024-730: The Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity indicated that fast-food restaurants spent about $ 318 million on Spanish-language TV channels. The same report found that fast-food restaurants spent about $ 99 million on majority Black viewer TV channels. Black youth groups viewed fast-food advertisements about more than white youth groups. The Council of Better Business Bureaus started the Children's Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative in 2006 which asked fast food companies to pledge to "advertise only more healthful products to children" with McDonald's and Burger King signing on. However, despite
3108-488: The Wiener Nationals , the de facto national dachshund racing championship series in the United States. The word das Wienerschnitzel is German, and like Jägerschnitzel and Zigeunerschnitzel , was spelled as one word before the spelling reform of 1996 . The restaurant's name is a portmanteau of Wiener and Schnitzel , meaning " Viennese " and " cutlet " respectively. In American English, wiener
3192-409: The "Der" theme: "Der fun since '61!". The Galardi Group, the parent company of Wienerschnitzel, Tastee-Freez , and Original Hamburger Stand , was formed by John Galardi in 1970. In 1979, Wienerschnitzel attempted to expand its menus by adding hamburgers. With little success in the 1980s, the company established two chains in 1983, The Original Hamburger Stand and Weldon's Gourmet Hamburgers, which
3276-533: The CEO of Eismann, Mika Ramm. The Hungarian version of Undercover Boss , named Főnök inkognitóban , premiered on RTL Klub on 29 April 2019. Six episodes were aired. Undercover Boss Israel, premiered in January 2013 and has aired 15 episodes over 2 seasons. The Italian version of Undercover Boss is Boss in incognito . The show premiered in January 2014. It is broadcast on Rai 2 and has had so far ten seasons. TV channel NOVE of Discovery Networks broadcasts
3360-414: The CEO of Monarch, Alejandro Magnasco. The Colombian version of Undercover Boss , named Jefe encubierto , launched on RCN Televisión on 3 December 2017. The Czech version of Undercover Boss , named Utajený šéf , premiered on TV Nova on 25 April 2018. Six episodes were aired. Patron incognito is broadcast on M6 . The German version of Undercover Boss premiered on RTL on 28 March 2011 with
3444-591: The Dutch nevertheless still call "mayonnaise". When ordering it is very often abbreviated to met (literally "with"). Other popular sauces are ketchup or spiced ketchup ("curry"), Indonesian style peanut sauce ("satésaus" or "pindasaus") or piccalilli . Sometimes the fries are served with combinations of sauces, most famously speciaal (special): mayonnaise, with (spiced) ketchup and chopped onions ; and oorlog (literally "war"): mayonnaise and peanut sauce (sometimes also with ketchup and chopped onions). The meat product
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3528-575: The Forum itself served as a marketplace where Romans could purchase baked goods and cured meats. In the mornings, bread soaked in wine was eaten as a quick snack and cooked vegetables and stews later in popina , a simple type of eating establishment. In Asia, 12th-century Chinese ate fried dough, soups and stuffed buns, all of which still exist as contemporary snack food. Their Baghdadi contemporaries supplemented home-cooked meals with processed legumes, purchased starches, and even ready-to-eat meats. During
3612-549: The French-speaking nations of West Africa , roadside stands in and around the larger cities continue to sell—as they have done for generations—a range of ready-to-eat, char-grilled meat sticks known locally as brochettes (not to be confused with the bread snack of the same name found in Europe ) In the United States, consumers spent $ 160 billion on fast food in 2012 (up from $ 6 billion in 1970). In 2013,
3696-553: The Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program in 2013 and 2012 having also been nominated in the same category in 2011 and 2010. Undercover Boss has been criticised as a reality show for presenting scenarios and situations which rarely happen to employees in real workplaces and are in fact dramatic tricks. Others point out that CEOs in real-life workplaces do not typically go out of their way to provide gifts and other extra benefits to front-line employees at
3780-518: The U.S. territory of Guam. Outside the United States of America, there are stores located in Ecuador. The chain is most notable for the A-frame roofs of its older restaurants, similar to the original structures used by IHOP , Tastee-Freez , Nickerson Farms , and Whataburger . The chain's advertising mascot is an anthropomorphized hot dog known as The Delicious One . Wienerschnitzel sponsors
3864-447: The UK and US versions. The Japanese version of Undercover Boss is named Fukumen Research Boss Sennyū . The show premiered on 28 March 2015. It is broadcast on NHK BS Premium and has had so far three seasons. The Norwegian version of Undercover Boss premiered on TV2 on 8 March 2011 with the CEO of Rimi , Thor Linge. Ten episodes are scheduled. The Polish version of Undercover Boss
3948-466: The UK, Canadian and Australian versions, which aired as Undercover Boss: Abroad ; this series debuted on Monday, 13 February 2012, with TLC broadcasting the series most Monday nights, and OWN airing the series on Tuesday nights beginning 13 March 2012. The fourth season premiered on 2 November 2012 on CBS. On 13 March 2014, CBS announced the sixth season renewal of Undercover Boss . The ninth season premiered on 8 January 2020. Undercover Boss won
4032-534: The UK, and in the 1920s there were more than 35,000 shops. Harry Ramsden's fast food restaurant chain opened its first fish and chip shop in Guiseley , West Yorkshire in 1928. On a single day in 1952, the shop served 10,000 portions of fish and chips, earning a place in the Guinness Book of Records . British fast food had considerable regional variation. Sometimes the regionality of a dish became part of
4116-570: The US and UK. They normally offer a wide variety of Asian food (not always Chinese), which has normally been fried. Most options are some form of noodles, rice , or meat . In some cases, the food is presented as a smörgåsbord , sometimes self service . The customer chooses the size of the container they wish to buy, and then is free to fill it with their choice of food. It is common to combine several options in one container, and some outlets charge by weight rather than by item. In large cities, these restaurants may offer free delivery for purchases over
4200-409: The US restaurant industry had total projected sales of $ 660.5 billion. Fast food has been losing market share to fast casual dining restaurants, which offer more robust and expensive cuisines . Due to this competition, fast food giants have seen dramatic drops in their sales. While overall fast food sales have fallen, the number of Americans who eat in these restaurants "once a month or 'a few times
4284-497: The United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. Fish is battered and then deep fried, and served with deep-fried potato strips. The Dutch have their own types of fast food. A Dutch fast food meal often consists of a portion of french fries (called friet or patat) with a sauce and a meat product. The most common sauce to accompany french fries is fritessaus . It is a sweet, vinegary and low fat mayonnaise substitute, that
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#17327800553964368-526: The United States and Europe also sell frozen foods , and have microwave ovens on the premises in which to prepare them. Petrol stations in Australia sell foods such as hot pies , sandwiches, and chocolate bars , which are easy for a customer to access while on their journey. Petrol stations are a place that are often open long hours and are open before and after shop trading hours, therefore, it makes it easy to access for consumers. Traditional street food
4452-585: The broadcaster on 20 August 2014. In 2021, Studio Lambert put a new series of Undercover Boss in to production, with the rights to broadcast the series moving over to ITV . The new series titled Undercover Big Boss , consisting of four episodes premiered on 5 August 2021. The first episode of the US series, also produced by Studio Lambert , premiered on 7 February 2010 after Super Bowl XLIV and featured Larry O'Donnell, then- President and Chief Operating Officer of Waste Management, Inc . On 9 March 2010, CBS announced it had commissioned Undercover Boss for
4536-461: The chair of New York University's Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, suggests that fast-food industries intentionally market unhealthy foods to children through advertising options and therefore create customers for life. Despite so much popularity, fast foods and fast-food chains have adverse impacts not only on the job and social skills, but on the health and academic performance of students. Fifty-six percent of students consume fast food on
4620-580: The city of Szczecin well known in many other cities in the country. A dish is on Polish List of traditional products . The first bar serving pasztecik szczeciński , Bar "Pasztecik" founded in 1969, is located on Wojska Polskiego Avenue 46 in Szczecin. A fixture of East Asian cities is the noodle shop. Flatbread and falafel are today ubiquitous in the Middle East . Popular Indian fast food dishes include vada pav , panipuri and dahi vada . In
4704-879: The culture of its respective area, such as the Cornish pasty and deep-fried Mars bar . The content of fast food pies has varied, with poultry (such as chickens ) or wildfowl commonly being used. Since the Second World War , turkey has been used more frequently in fast food. The UK has adopted fast food from other cultures as well, such as pizza , doner kebab , and curry . More recently, healthier alternatives to conventional fast food have also emerged. As automobiles became popular and more affordable following World War I , drive-in restaurants were introduced. The American company White Castle , founded by Billy Ingram and Walter Anderson in Wichita , Kansas in 1921,
4788-496: The daily lives of natives in Moscow . Thus, the restaurant was strategically implemented so that its offerings would align with the distinct and established eating habits, also known as the customs around food, eating and cooking, of Muscovites. One significant characteristic of Russian food culture is the emphasis on knowing about the locality of goods that are consumed. Essentially, in order to successfully launch this American brand in
4872-470: The economy boomed and a culture of consumerism bloomed. As a result of this new desire to have it all, coupled with the strides made by women while the men were away, both members of the household began to work outside the home. Eating out, which had previously been considered a luxury, became a common occurrence, and then a necessity. Workers, and working families, needed quick service and inexpensive food for both lunch and dinner. The traditional family dinner
4956-475: The expense of the bottom line. Alex McLevy of The A.V. Club was severely critical of the show: "Undercover Boss is some of the most blatant propaganda on American television. It's a shameless endorsement of capitalist inequality that may as well end each episode by reminding everyday Americans that they should shut up and be grateful their lives are controlled by such selfless exemplars of virtue. It's class warfare in everything but name." In May 2018 CBS aired
5040-541: The face of rising costs and unemployment characterized by the great recession , suggesting an inelastic demand . However, some areas are more affected than others. In Los Angeles County , for example, about 45% of the restaurants in South Central Los Angeles are fast-food chains or restaurants with minimal seating. By comparison, only 16% of those on the Westside are such restaurants. In 2023,
5124-417: The fast-food industry have also been a point of criticism of the fast-food industry. Kelly Brownwell of The Atlantic has further supported this argument that Burger King and McDonald's adopted another dangerous practice for marketing to innocent children. In a research study conducted by Professors Purtell Kelly and Gershoff, they found that the students of fifth grades, who ate fast foods as compared to
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#17327800553965208-681: The first shop in 1860. A blue plaque at Oldham 's Tommyfield Market marks the origin of the fish and chip shop and fast food industries. As a cheap fast food served in a wrapper, fish and chips became a stock meal among the Victorian working classes . Via the Industrial Revolution, the fish and chip business expanded rapidly in Britain during the 19th century to satisfy the needs of the growing industrial population. By 1910, there were more than 25,000 fish and chip shops across
5292-451: The form of a satirical skit in which the band's frontman Milo Aukerman orders a meal from the restaurant. Fast food Fast food is a type of mass-produced food designed for commercial resale, with a strong priority placed on speed of service. Fast food is a commercial term, limited to food sold in a restaurant or store with frozen, preheated or precooked ingredients and served in packaging for take-out or takeaway. Fast food
5376-465: The franchise premiered on Network Ten on 18 October 2010 The show ran for 2 seasons. The Austrian version of Undercover Boss premiered on ORF eins on 16 January 2013 with the CEO of ASFiNAG , Klaus Schierhackl. The Bulgarian version of Undercover Boss is named Шеф под прикритие (Shef pod prikritie). Premier of the show is on 9 February 2016 on Nova TV . The first show is for Domino's Pizza Bulgaria. The Brazilian version of Undercover Boss
5460-554: The global fast-food market grew by 4.8% and reached a value of £102.4 billion and a volume of 80.3 billion transactions. McDonald's alone, has outlets in 126 countries on 6 continents and operates over 31,000 restaurants worldwide. One example of McDonald's expansion on a global scale was its introduction to the Russian market. In order for the American business to succeed it would have to be accepted and integrated into
5544-548: The go," often does not require traditional cutlery , and is eaten as a finger food . Common menu items at fast food outlets include fish and chips , sandwiches , pitas , hamburgers , fried chicken , french fries , onion rings , chicken nuggets , tacos , pizza , hot dogs , and ice cream , though many fast food restaurants offer "slower" foods like chili , mashed potatoes , and salads . Convenience stores located within many petrol/gas stations sell pre-packaged sandwiches, doughnuts , and hot food. Many gas stations in
5628-535: The largest audience ever to watch the premiere episode of a reality series, and the most watched new series premiere overall on television since Dolly on 27 September 1987 (39.47 million). It was also the third largest post-Super Bowl audience behind Friends Special on 28 January 1996 and Survivor: The Australian Outback on 28 January 2001. Repeats of Undercover Boss were picked up by TLC , beginning 25 July 2011; and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network , beginning Fall 2012. TLC also picked up selected episodes of
5712-523: The largest fast food industry in the world, and American fast food restaurants are located in over 100 countries. Approximately 5.4 million U.S. workers are employed in the areas of food preparation and food servicing, including fast food in the US as of 2018. Worries of an obesity epidemic and its related illnesses have inspired many local government officials in the United States to propose to limit or regulate fast-food restaurants. Yet, US adults are unwilling to change their fast food consumption even in
5796-810: The meat and french fries fresh, before assembling "to order". Fast-food restaurants are traditionally distinguished by the drive-through . Outlets may be stands or kiosks , which may provide no shelter or seating, or fast-food restaurants (also known as quick-service restaurants ). Franchise operations that are part of restaurant chains have standardized foodstuffs shipped to each restaurant from central locations. Many fast foods tend to be high in saturated fat , sugar, salt and calories. Fast-food consumption has been linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease , colorectal cancer , obesity , high cholesterol , insulin resistance conditions and depression . These correlations remain strong even when controlling for confounding lifestyle variables, suggesting
5880-676: The median age of a fast-food worker was 22, and workers' wages make up about one third of the cost of operating a fast food restaurant. Fast food outlets are take-away or take-out providers that promise quick service. Such fast food outlets often come with a "drive-through" service that lets customers order and pick up food from their vehicles. Others have indoor or outdoor seating areas where customers can eat on-site. The boom in IT services has allowed customers to order food from their homes through their smartphone apps in recent times. Nearly from its inception, fast food has been designed to be eaten "on
5964-451: The number of restaurants found in certain geographical areas. To combat criticism, fast-food restaurants are starting to offer more health-friendly menu items. In addition to health criticisms, there are suggestions for the fast-food industry to become more eco-friendly. The chains have responded by "reducing packaging waste ". Although trying to overcome criticism through healthy options on fast-food menus, Marion Nestle , who serves as
6048-416: The offer, but wanted to have Galaradi sell another kind of food; Galardi decided to sell hot dogs. According to Galardi, his wife came up with the name when looking through a cookbook . He was initially skeptical of the name, saying, "I told my wife going home nobody in their right mind would call a company Wienerschnitzel. Three days later, I said, 'Hell, it's better than John's Hot Dogs.'" The first location
6132-440: The older name on their restaurants. The restaurant paid homage to its original name in its 2009 marketing slogan , using the word "DERlicious". The first Wienerschnitzel was founded by former Taco Bell employee John Galardi. When Galardi came to California at the age of 19, his first job was from Glen Bell , who would go on to later establish Taco Bell in 1962. Bell initially hired him on a part-time basis for 50 cents an hour at
6216-510: The on-screen host - Lisa Gamburg. The Spanish version of Undercover Boss premiered on 11 June 2011 on Antena 3 named El jefe , but it was cancelled after 3 episodes due to low viewership ratings. Three years later, Atresmedia adapted the programme, this time on the channel laSexta , where it premiered on 3 April 2014 under the title El jefe infiltrado . The original UK series, produced by Studio Lambert , started airing on 15 June 2009 on Channel 4 and ended its sixth and final series for
6300-640: The same period of time, McDonald's spent nearly three times as much on advertising as all water, milk, and produce advertisers spent combined. A study done by researchers from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College saw results that suggest that when children watch more commercial television (and see more advertisements on fast food), they are more inclined to ask to visit these subsequent fast food restaurants. Specifically, fast food restaurants have been increasing their advertising efforts that target Black and Hispanic youth. A 2021 report from
6384-484: The slogan "DERlicious" in advertising, alluding to the time before the company dropped the "Der" from its name in 1977. Some newer commercials use the slogan "Hot Dogs are DER again!", along with the DERlicious logo. A campaign in the early 2010s saw the old Der Wienerschnitzel logo used on wrappers, fry boxes, etc. Celebrating Wienerschnitzel, the restaurant created a new slogan that was released in 2011 to continue
6468-431: The students of the same age after some other social factors were controlled. Also, the percentage of the students having consumed fast food and showed poor grades was around 11 percent more than those who used organic foods. They are of the view that other social factors such as television-watching, video games and playing were controlled to assess the real impacts of fast foods. Undercover Boss Undercover Boss
6552-482: Was a silent partner , assumed the role as CEO and chairwoman after his death. She was the corporation's first and only woman in a managerial position, later appearing in reality television series Undercover Boss in 2016. In 2015, the company signed a franchise agreement with International Food Concepts Inc. to plan and open Wienerschnitzel locations in Panama. Soon after the rebrand, the current Wienerschnitzel logo
6636-474: Was cast off in the 1990s. Some Wienerschnitzel locations were replaced with The Original Hamburger Stands. By 2003, The Galardi Group became a franchisee of Tastee-Freez and made its products available in Wienerschnitzel and Original Hamburger Stand. Due to increased sales, The Galardi Group later bought Tastee-Freez. The Descendents ' song "Weinerschnitzel" from their 1981 release Fat EP takes
6720-560: Was created as a commercial strategy to accommodate large numbers of busy commuters, travelers and wage workers . In 2018, the fast-food industry was worth an estimated $ 570 billion globally. The fastest form of "fast food" consists of pre-cooked meals which reduce waiting periods to mere seconds. Other fast-food outlets, primarily hamburger outlets such as McDonald's and Burger King , use mass-produced, pre-prepared ingredients (bagged buns and condiments, frozen beef patties, vegetables which are pre-washed, pre-sliced, or both; etc.) and cook
6804-600: Was created by graphic designer Saul Bass in 1978. The former mascot of Wienerschnitzel was Wienerdog; he had kids' audiobook and sing-along tapes from the late 80s to the mid 90s along with Heather Hotspots, Roger the Rhino, and Rosa Iguana. The Delicious One (TDO), Wienerschnitzel's mascot, has been put in advertisements since 1999. The slogan, "The World's Most Wanted Wiener", is used in all of TDO's commercials. Newer commercials have focused on describing their food products and are produced in live-action. Wienerschnitzel uses
6888-403: Was expensive. Homeowners feared that a rogue cooking fire "might easily conflagrate an entire neighborhood". Thus, urbanites were encouraged to purchase pre-prepared meats or starches, such as bread or noodles, whenever possible. This also ensured that customers with strictly limited time (a commuter stopping to procure dinner to bring home to their family, for example, or an hourly laborer on
6972-591: Was opened in 1961 as a hot-dog stand at 900 West Pacific Coast Highway, east of Figueroa Street , in the Los Angeles community of Wilmington. In the late 1980s, Galardi converted several stores in Denver, Colorado , and other Western cities into Hamburger Stand restaurants. Wienerschnitzels now sell Tastee-Freez ice cream, another brand owned by Galardi. Galardi died of pancreatic cancer on April 13, 2013. His ex-wife, Cynthia Galardi-Culpepper, who previously
7056-451: Was successful from its inception and spawned numerous competitors. Franchising was introduced in 1921 by A&W Root Beer , which franchised its distinctive syrup. Howard Johnson's first franchised the restaurant concept in the mid-1930s, formally standardizing menus, signage and advertising. Curb service was introduced in the late 1920s and was mobilized in the 1940s when carhops strapped on roller skates . The United States has
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