By the mid-1960s, Americans have developed a taste for fast, delicious, affordable food — and they’re demanding more. U.S. fast food franchises — McDonald’s, Burger King and Burger Chef — know that if they want to feed America and win the burger wars, they’re going to have to grow.But Wall Street is still reluctant to invest in a bunch of burger chains. And ... Show More
Aug 2019
Business Battles | Monster vs Beats by Dre | 1
With all the hype around portable and smart speakers, it’s easy to forget that they didn’t always exist. In fact, it took one fateful meeting with Monster Cables and Interscope Records to really kick the industry off. In this one-episode Business Battle, we explore the time when ... Show More
26m 16s
Mar 2020
Starbucks vs Dunkin - A Steamy Culture Clash | 1
A former high school dropout named Bill Rosenberg has big dreams and a passion for coffee. In 1950, in the small town of Quincy, Massachusetts he’s got a thriving coffee and donut shop called Dunkin Donuts. In front of the store he proudly puts up a huge sign that reads, World’s ... Show More
25m 28s
Jul 2020
McDonald's vs Burger King - Frénésie de consommation | 3
Au milieu des années 60, les Américains ont développé un goût pour la nourriture rapide, délicieuse et abordable — et ils en demandent davantage. Les franchises américaines de restauration rapide — McDonald's, Burger King et Burger Chef — savent que si elles veulent nourrir l'Amé ... Show More
22m 41s
Oct 2024
Why the ‘expensive fast food’ era will never end
The burger, a staple of American fast food, is quickly becoming a big ticket item. Inflation along with many factors ailing the farming and ranching processes ar emaking your regular cheap fast food burger cost a lot more. So what will it take to get burger prices down, and will ... Show More
16m 4s
Oct 2024
Why is fast food so expensive now?
There’s a growing shift in consumer sentiment about the fast-food industry. As inflation pushes menu prices steadily upward, more people are asking themselves if that weekly trip to Taco Bell, Wendy’s, or KFC is still worth the cost. ‘Fast Company’ senior editor Christopher Zara ... Show More
57m 13s
1950 के दशक के आख़िर की बात है और फ्राई करने वाले कुक जितनी जल्दी हो सके फ्राइज़ पलट रहे हैं. लेकिन McDonald’s और Insta-Burger King की राष्ट्रीय सफलता की इच्छा उनकी डिलीवर करने की क़ाबिलियत से कहीं ज़्यादा है. सिर्फ़ एक बेहतर बर्गर बनाना ही काफी नहीं है: खराब कॉन्ट्रैक्ट, खराब इक ... Show More
