Case Fast-Food Feast
Visit at least two different fast-food restaurants that make hamburgers. For example, in the United States McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and Burger King are good choices. For some of you fast-food junkies, this will not be difficult; vegans may have to take a friend for product testing. Observe the basic operational differences between these stores. Note the differences in the following processes:
Questions
1. How are in-store orders taken?
2. Are the hamburgers prepared to order, or are they prepared ahead of time and delivered from a storage bin?
3. How are special orders handled?
4. How are the hamburgers cooked?
5. How are the hamburger assembled?
6. Is a microwave oven used in the process?
7. How are other common items, such as French fries and drinks, handled?