Fast food is often taken for granted or even shunned as an unhealthy eating option. However, there’s no denying that it’s a very convenient choice for those who don’t have the time or inclination to cook at home for every meal. The term itself is pretty self-explanatory; fast food is what you can purchase and pick up quickly without having to wait too long. Plus, most fast food is cheaper than fine dining, which makes it a popular option for youngsters, growing families, or anyone who wants to eat on a budget. 

The emergence of the fast food industry may have been a fairly recent one, but it’s now a fast food world out there. Restaurants with menus and hot meals have been around for ages, but fast food chains also have their roots in other options. For instance, most societies have street vendors supplying ready snacks and meals for low prices and with short waiting times. We can still find and enjoy street food in many parts of the world, with food trucks and hot dog stands in America being just two examples. The first proper successful fast food restaurant in America opened in 1912 and was operated through automated or vending machines. Today, we have several fast food chains that are well-known and in demand by a large sector of the population. Without further ado, let’s now have a look at the timeline of fast food options through the ages.

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