The rapid rise of a multi-billion dollar global industry
In short: Explore the surprisingly recent history of the fast food industry. This clip from History 101 traces the origins of a global culinary phenomenon that emerged in less than a century.
The fast food industry has transformed into a multi-billion dollar global powerhouse in under 100 years. This video uses archival footage and infographics to provide a bite-sized history of how these 'guilty pleasure' foods became a staple of modern life.
By examining the origin story of fast food, the series contextualizes how a relatively new commercial model achieved such massive scale and cultural dominance in a short period of time.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Where Did Fast Food Come From, and Who Invented It? | History 101
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