The Convenience of Fast Foods

Fast Food: Convenience and Popularity

Fast food is now a staple of many cities all over the globe. Their popularity can be credited to how convenient they are for customers because it allows them to save time and money. Because so many people choose to live in cities and favor these places when they need a quick meal, these businesses have continued to prosper and succeed on a daily basis. By examining the factors that contribute to these businesses’ ongoing appeal in many places around the world, the following essay analyzes their relevance to aliens. The ever growing population in cities around the world, the popularity of fast foods has continued to thrive. Among the main reasons for this success is their suitability when it comes to mass production. Fast foods generally deal with preheated or precooked ingredients packed and served to a customer. Working with these types of ingredients ensures these establishments serve many customers within a very little time period. Another advantage of these institutions sustained prevalence is their “on the go” design which is suitable for many employed people who only have limited time to have meals during their work breaks (McKeown 18).

Strategic Locations and Technological Advancements

In addition to this, fast foods are commonly found in strategic areas. Some of these places include gas stations and convenient stores which remain open for long hours even operating before and after the usual hours of trade hence making them easily accessible to clients. Customers now are able to enjoy their meals and have refreshments hustle-free even while on transit. Currently, with improved Information Technology (IT), these establishments have experienced tremendous growth since clients can now directly order meals from the comfort of their homes through designed smartphone apps.

Global Expansion and Local Adaptations

Experiencing a robust financial growth and building a recognized brand-name has led to the worldwide expansion of such establishments (McKeown 28). Institutions like Mc Donald have taken over many cities as a result of their continued standardization where people can enjoy their favorite meals in any of their franchises worldwide. Menus of such establishments can also be crafted to cater for the locals by matching their tastes and traditional beliefs whereby certain meal items can be substituted if they are not popular or culturally accepted in that region.

Healthier Options and Affordability

Although many people regard to fast food as fatty and unhealthy, some of these frozen foods are supplied additive-free and accessible to customers seeking healthier options. Many of these establishments offer more nutritious options in their menus to accommodate health conscious clients (Brazier 36). This is done mostly by slightly altering the menu to suit the client’s preference and in some cases increasing the vegetable portions and offering low-fat food items. By embracing this, fast foods continue to thrive as a result of serving clients that are keen on diet observation.

On the other hand, these establishments offer affordable meal options for customers. By integrating different price levels in the menu, fast foods are able to captivate a wider customer base. Commonly for individuals that live alone, takeaways provide a reliable and cheap source of meals ((Albala 32). It is as a result of this that most of the low-class individuals in the society opt for them. Compared to dine-in restaurants and home-made foods, these establishments are way cheaper and convenient for budget cautious people. In addition to their affordable pricing, some fast foods offer promotions and this perception of cost saving has attracted many customers.

Mindful Dining and Local Flavors

Providing mindful dining is also another reason why people continue to embrace these entities. With the ever emerging trends, adaptability, hospitality and reduced food wastage are considered as the current trends. These establishments currently practice this as part of their daily routine. Matching taste, price, and quality also ensure clients continuously eat out with many resulting to fast foods. Mindful dining generally is known to boost consumer interest since although fast foods seem casual there are certain standards that should be strictly adhered to depending on the facility.

Over the years, quick service aimed at national trends shifting focus from regional flavors and ethnic dishes (Albala 22). By incorporating local flavors, such establishments are perceived to cater even for small consumers. In addition to this, these institutions can sample some of these regional items at their various branches country wide as this will aid in their menu extension be it for a full or limited period. Quick service currently is big in the United States and is rapidly spreading to other parts of the world.

Conclusion

Generally, it is clear that many cities around the world have continued to embraced fast food as a source of cheap and convenient meals for them. This can be attributed to the ever-growing population in cities, fast foods offering mindful dining and some of these establishments preparing meals that are healthy hence attracting many customers seeking these options. Continued IT development in many cities around the world has also boosted the sprouting of these institutions since currently, people order their meals from the comfort of their homes unlike before where they had to queue at the facility to be served.

Works cited

McKeown, Max. Adaptability: The Art of Winning in an Age of Uncertainty. Philadelphia, PA: Kogan Page, 2012. Print.

Brazier, Brendan. Thrive, 10th Anniversary Edition: The Planet-Based Whole Foods Way to Staying Healthy for Life. Boulder: Da Capo Books, 2017. Internet resource.

Albala, Ken. From Famine to Fast Food: Nutrition, Diet, and Concepts of Health Around the World. , 2014. Internet resource.