Fast food restaurant

Fast Food Restaurant

A Fast Food Restaurant (pronunciation: /fæst fuːd ˈrɛstrɒnt/), also known as a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) within the industry, is a specific type of Restaurant that serves Fast food cuisine and has minimal table service.

Etymology

The term "Fast Food" was recognized by Merriam-Webster in 1951. The "Fast" in Fast Food is to the type of service that customers receive, it's designed to serve the customer as quickly as possible. "Restaurant" is a business which prepares and serves food and drink to customers in return for money, either paid before the meal, after the meal, or with an open account.

Description

Fast Food Restaurants are typically part of a Restaurant chain or franchise operation, which provisions standardized ingredients and/or partially prepared foods and supplies to each restaurant through controlled supply channels. The term "Fast Food" was first used in the early 20th century.

Fast Food Restaurants are usually known for their ability to serve food via a drive-through. Outlets may be stands or kiosks, which may provide no shelter or seating, or