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    satisfaction, and behavioral intentions in fast-food restaurants Hong Qin and Victor R. Prybutok Information Technology and Decision Sciences Department, College of Business Administration, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, USA Abstract Purpose – This study aims to explore the potential dimensions of service quality, and examine the relationship among service quality, food quality, perceived value, customer satisfaction and behavioral intentions in fast-food restaurants (FFRs). Design/methodology/approach

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    experience of purchasing fast food. Since it is evident that this a relatable experience us, as the readers, find it easier to trust him. Schlosser than states his long-held interest for fast-food and how social, economic, and technological factors can affect what food people choose involve in their diet. He provides evidence of the many ways in which fast food chains have changed the “hourly wage of the average U.S worker” and how much money is being spent on fast food restaurants rather than fresh

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    Daniel Weintraub's article, ¨The Battle Against Fast Food Begins in the Home¨, argues that parents are to blame for America’s childhood obesity epidemic. Weintraub supports his argument by listing data and research from studies of C.O.E. . The author’s purpose is to raise awareness and inform readers that parents need to take responsibility for what’s happening to their own children. The author writes in a very informal tone for parents and guardians. K, but do I agree with Daniel. No, not really

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    one was the most interesting to me so far, I have chosen to summarize and review it. The main theme in this chapter is to explain and describe the making of the fast food industry. Schlosser goes through the stories, inspiration and influences of, what he has entitled the chapter, “the founding fathers” the men who started the fast food industry. Schlosser begins the chapter with the story of Carl N. Karcher, the creator of Carl’s and Carl’s Jr., saying how his life was that of “The America dream

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    Response Paper – Fast Food Nation Eric Schlosser investigated some of our favorite fast food brands in his book Fast Food Nation to expose the horrors happening behind the scenes, at the same time, showing us that any product can become popular if a need for it is created and a well-strategized marketing campaign is in place. Where certain fast food establishments lack in ethics, they compensate with advertising. It’s clear for all to see how advertising has changed in the past 50 years, most notably

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    an author will write in hopes to influence others to believe a certain way. Authors must strategize to master the art of persuasion. There are multiple appeals a writer may use in order to get their point across to the audience. The Jungle and Fast Food Nation use ethos, pathos, and logos in efforts to gain support towards their purpose of improving the work conditions and quality of life for immigrants. In order to convince an audience through an ethical appeal, a writer would use ethos

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    Eric Schlosser’s purpose was to show readers the effects that the fast food industry has had on the nation. Within Fast Food Nation, Schlosser discusses the history and specific mechanisms of the fast food industry. In addition, his argument shows that fast food corporations are some of the most evil and corrupt businesses in America. Schlosser’s tone changes throughout the book. At first, his tone is optimistic because he talks about American business owners living the American dream. Then, his

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    the book Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser, the topic of the lucrativeness of the American fast food industry is widely examined. It includes testimonials from real fast food and factory workers and also provides some history into how the fast food industry started and why it came to be. Even though these restaurants may look innocent at first glance, there is much more in these multibillion corporations than meets the eye. Globalization, exploitation of teenage/immigrant labor, and food safety laws

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    Fast Food Advertising And Childhood Obesity A rise in obesity has been observed in the United States in the last two decades. Obesity is one problem that gives birth to numerous fatal diseases, including but not limited to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and depression. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted a survey and found that, “More than one-third of U.S. adults (35.7%) and approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children and adolescents aged 2-19 years are obese”

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    Fast Food and Obesity 80.7% of obesity is caused by fast food, and that only, due to calories, and other fats, and harmful chemicals. Obesity is closely linked with fast food; and fast food is a large portion of America’s diet, and this shapes the views of Americans through other countries’ eyes. In America, 33.8% of the American population is obese, and 19% of American children are obese. Since the 1970s, fast food restaurants doubled, resulting in 300,000 restaurants today; averaged to 6,000 per

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