Fast Food vs. Dine In

Fast food and dine in restaurants

to eat meals like breakfast, lunch, and dinner

similarities and differences between the two

atmosphere, kinds of food, restaurant characteristics

can eat foods you don't normally have at home

let someone else cook and take care of you

What a restaurant is

serve food

menu - food, drinks, dessert

nutritional information

Reasons people go out to eat

no planning or prepping meals

convenient

bond with family and friends

go alone

4 major parts of restaurant experience

servers

orders

payments

tables and chairs

Food

made quickly

cheaper

less quality

possible health problems

smaller menu and portions

Atmosphere

fast paced

place and recievve order at counter

drive thru

no tip required

less clean

more kid friendly

kids playground

Fast food chain restaurants

open early/late or 24 hours

food comes in a wrapper or box

drinks in cardboard cup or plastic bottle

food types

fancy food choices

better quality food

healthier food choices

bigger menu

characteristics of dine-in restaurants

more slow paced

look at physical menu

order with a waiter or waitress

reservations

could have to wait sit and eat

can order online

less kid friendly

dress code

table appearance

silverware and flatware

table cloth

candle or centerpiece

presentation of food on plate

Going to eateries is a luxury

There are distinct differences

are fun to go with friends and family

great for being convenient and delicious food choices