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Today's Reason to Celebrate

November 16, 2010 is

National Fast Food Day

Fast food restaurants have become an American staple. You can't drive down the road without going by at least one fast food chain restaurant.

The concept for ready-cooked food for sale began in Ancient Rome cities that had street stands that sold bread and wine. It was not until 1867 though that the first American fast food restaurant, Coney Island hot dog stand, opened in New York.

Since then, dozens of other fast food restaurants have opened and franchised throught the United States and the rest of the world soaring to popularity because of their convenience and low prices.

Proof of their popularity: In 1970 U.S. consumers spent $6 billion on fast food. Thirty years later in 2000 U.S. consumers spent $110 billion! Take part in this American tradition and enjoy National Fast Food Day!

  • November 16, 2010 is also American Education Week
  • November is National Pomegranate Month & Peanut Butter Lover's Month