Fast Food Universe: Dream Meal

That's easy"¦ Brian leaned back, as if he were about to deliver a statement of great importance. "¦ you start with Taco Bell's Fries Supreme. Then you take some McNuggets from McDonald's,and wrap those in the skin from Popeye's Chicken. Top that off with a fried panzarotti from Pizza Hut, and you're good to go. I nodded. Another person chimed in; The baked potato from Wendy-s, a loaded burger from Harvey-s, a McFlurry from McDonalds"¦ And we went on like that. The rest of the people around the table jumped in with their own fast food 'dream meals'. Everyone had an opinion. The burgers from Harvey's"¦ the original, mid-90s 'soggy' fries from KFC"¦ someone even mentioned those inedible ARBY's roast beef sandwiches as a favourite! ("¦ which of course earned the person a quizzical look from everyone else in the room.) I remember watching a late night Arby's commercial a few years ago, advertising a five roast beef sandwiches for five dollars sale. Five for five dollars"¦? My buddy Chris observed. Meat should not be that cheap. Anyhow, the next several minutes were spent discussing what our fast food "˜dream meals- would be"¦ ah, a more innocent time, when fast food brought feelings of yearning, instead of indigestition. Movies and books like Fast Food Nation and Supersize Me have demonized the fast food industry over the past few years, and with good reason. American obesity rates over the past few decades have gone through the roof. Childhood obesity in China, virtually unknown before fast food, have created a generation of 'chubby little Buddha's.' Some have alluded that the proliferation of single-parent families, which don't have the time to make nutritious, home-cooked meals are to blame for the phenomenon. Some point to marketing campaigns that target children. Others blame poor nutrition education. But lost in all this hoopla is the singlemost important thing. This stuff is delicous. My personal fast-food dream meal? 1. Double Whopper, heavy tomato 2. KFC Chicken with sweet & sour sauce 3. McDonalds Fries, with Taco Bell-s Fries Supreme toppings on top of that, with KFC poutine on top of that. I think I felt my heart skip a beat. Either that or I need a by-pass. Anyway, what are you fast-food dream meals?

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In recent years, there are many fast food companies and restaurants raising up in Cambodia, especially in Phnom Penh city. Fast food is getting well known among people who live in the city or those who travel often to the city. Fast Food Definition by allwords Usually, fast food is expensive. To enjoy the fast food it will save time, but it will cost you lots of money. You cannot effort enjoying fast food everyday "Life will be TOO luxury" In Phnom Penh, you can find the fast food companies that people like to enjoy the most such as: From my point of view the 4 places is the popular ones that people love to enjoy their time with fast food. I recommend chicken at Lucky Bugger"¦ And which one is your favorite one? P.S. Recently, I just heard they put the ads somewhere on Sihanouk Blvrd saying that the Starbucks Company is coming soon next month in Phnom Penh. Possible related post"¦

Shake It Up A Bit: Leadership Lessons From A Hamburger Joint

Posted here. Times are tough for managers. Some of your employees are being laid off while others are surreptitiously looking for new jobs. On top of that, a manager's own job may be in danger. Some management positions, however, are tough even in the best economic conditions. To be effective, these managers constantly need to focus on finding ways to create a motivating and productive workplace. Fast-food managers are definitely in this category, particularly given the uniforms that they and their employees have to wear. Here are some of the valuable lessons I've put to use throughout my management career: 1. A STRONG WORK ETHIC IS CONTAGIOUS. My fast-food job was only part-time, but for some people in my small town, working in fast-food provided their only income. One woman, Michelle, worked this job full-time, and she did it well. She also expected the rest of us to do it well. She had a productivity level that vastly exceeded any other employee: she was the Energizer Bunny long before it existed, and she always got the employee-of-the-month plaque, an honor that eluded the rest of us. My quiet-mannered boss recognized the inherent leadership skills that Michelle possessed, and by consistently recognizing Michelle's achievement, he made her the example that the rest of us wanted to follow. If there are people in your organization who are big producers, recognize them publicly. Reward them. Others on the team will notice that management expects and rewards high productivity. 2. CYNICISM IS SEDUCTIVE "“ AND DESTRUCTIVE. I learned this after I left fast-food to take my first job in a professional role. I was working among engineers and designers, and I believed that they were all incredibly smart. They were also incredibly negative. They were pessimistic about the work environment, their bosses, and life in general. At first I mistook this for the wisdom of my elders, since many of their gloomy prognostications came true. But after a while, I realized how much otherwise productive time was being wasted. They were willing to complain, but they rarely did anything to make their situation better. I found that I did not perform well in that environment, and I grew to hate it. This was such a contrast to my fast-food experience. The work was not exciting or glamorous, but I felt good about coming to work and spending time with my co-workers. I really took pride in working at a restaurant that people came back to over and over again. If your team is wallowing in negativity, it can spread to everyone. Keep a check on the climate in your team. If complaining has become the norm and if cynicism dominates your discussions, your team needs a dramatic change. Remember the aphorism: optimists get more done. 3. "YOU-VE GOT TIIME TO LEAN, YOU-VE GOT TIME TO CLEAN." This was our fast-food manager's mantra. The idea is simple; no matter what assignment you have, there will be times when you aren't busy with that assignment. So, if we were working the cash register and tempted to lean on the counter during a slow period, we couldn't relax and chat with our co-workers. There was always something else we could be doing; instead of leaning, we should be cleaning. This same expectation should exist in your workplace. Encourage your employees to use their "down time" to work on other projects, focus on their professional development, or help out their co-workers. Too often (especially now), this down time is used for worrying and speculating on worst-case scenarios. And absolutely nothing good comes from that. 4. SHAKE IT UP A BIT "“ ROTATE THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF YOUR EMPLOYEES. When you work in fast-food, you typically learn to work all of the stations, from running the cash register in the front to flipping burgers in the back. (I preferred the cash register so I could chat up the customers - go figure.) Shifting our work roles gave our manager a lot more flexibility with his workforce, and it allowed us as employees to better understand the jobs we didn't typically do. It also reduced the monotony that can accompany some of the jobs in a restaurant. In a professional environment, rotating employees makes good sense, too. It allows the employee to gain a much broader view of how the business runs, make better and more creative decisions, and thus make a stronger contribution. It also creates an environment for managers to discover innovations that may otherwise stay hidden. 5. EVEN THE TOP GUY REPORTS TO SOMEONE. The only time I saw my boss get really nervous was when the "corporate office" was coming to town. In fast-food, although the franchise may be run locally, the corporate team visits periodically to ensure that the corporate consistency is maintained from one restaurant to the next. During the preparation time for the corporate visit, I saw my boss worry, fret, prepare, feel like a failure, and (eventually) recover. Chances are your bosses are going through the same thing, especially when the business outlook is so uncertain. Support them, give them a friendly ear, and help them succeed when THEIR bosses need something. Your team is probably not as productive as it can be. Your leadership efforts, however, can help counter that, even (and perhaps especially) when the chips are down. Focus on recognizing your top contributors, encourage using downtime for self-development, and help your own boss succeed. And be grateful that you don't have to deal with dark brown polyester. Nancy McGuire President McGuire Consulting Group, Inc Chapel Hill, NC Phone : 919-967-3446 Fax : 919 942 7202

Student Obesity Linked to Proximity to Fast-Food Outlets

LA Times: Barely 300 feet separate Fullerton Union High School from a McDonald's restaurant on Chapman Avenue. Researchers say that's boosting the odds that its students will be super-sized. Teens who attend classes within one-tenth of a mile of a fast-food outlet are more likely to be obese than peers whose campuses are located farther from the lure of quarter-pound burgers, fries and shakes. Those are the findings of a recent study by researchers from UC Berkeley and Columbia University seeking a

Proximity to Fast Food Increases Risk of Childhood Obesity

A new study, recently released from the University of California, Berkeley and Columbia University, suggests that the easy availability of fast food among teenagers is playing a role in childhood obesity. Over one million California 9th graders were studied over an 8-year period, with the primary focus being placed on the child's body-fat composition and the proximity of major fast-food chains to each child's school. The study concluded that having fast-food restaurants within 530 feet or less of a school resulted in a 5.2% increase in cases of student obesity. Far be it from us to criticize the study, but we're thinking the fact that 530 feet or less is what's considered "walking distance" might also be playing a significant role in childhood obesity.

Heather Mills Signs Lucrative Fast Food Deal

"Heather Mills " align="right" border="0" />Paul McCartney's ex-wife Heather Mills has reportedly signed a $4.3 million deal to promote vegetarian food for fast food chain Burger King. The former model - who last week invested in a seaside cafe which she plans to turn into a vegetarian eatery - has agreed to launch a new meat-free burger at the company's 11,350 outlets throughout the world, according to U.K. newspaper The People. A source tells the publication, "Heather is ecstatic. She believes she can change the eating habits of millions. She's also being paid a lot of money and the deal will help boost her standing." Mills was reportedly chosen for the role after she gave $1 million worth of free veggie burgers to poor kids in New York last year. -Click to View Gallery "0" /> "http://images.starpulse.com/pictures/2007/11/19/thumbs/Heather%20Mills%20McCartney-SPX-015789.jpg" border="0" /> "http://images.starpulse.com/pictures/2007/03/19/thumbs/Heather%20Mills-SPX-005717.jpg" border="0" /> "http://images.starpulse.com/pictures/2007/03/15/thumbs/Heather%20Mills-SPX-005684.jpg" border="0" /> (This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)