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- First McDonald's Restaurant Crew, Des Plains, Illinois, circa 1964 - In its early years as a franchise, McDonald's hired only males, dressed neatly in white as seen at this restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois, about 1964.
- circa 1964
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First McDonald's Restaurant Crew, Des Plains, Illinois, circa 1964
In its early years as a franchise, McDonald's hired only males, dressed neatly in white as seen at this restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois, about 1964.
- McDonald's "Super Size" French Fry Packet, 1996 - During the 1990s, customers could "Super Size" their French fries and drinks. These larger portions, along with their high fat, calorie, and salt content, made fast food the target of reports linking it to health problems from obesity to heart disease. Fast food chains responded in different ways to counteract this negative publicity. McDonald's phased out the "Super Size" portions in 2004.
- 1996
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McDonald's "Super Size" French Fry Packet, 1996
During the 1990s, customers could "Super Size" their French fries and drinks. These larger portions, along with their high fat, calorie, and salt content, made fast food the target of reports linking it to health problems from obesity to heart disease. Fast food chains responded in different ways to counteract this negative publicity. McDonald's phased out the "Super Size" portions in 2004.
- "Have A Happy Day! Dairy Queen" Button, 1978-1984 - The first Dairy Queen restaurant opened in Joliet, Illinois, in 1940. Since then, the company expanded with franchises offering fast food and brand-named frozen dairy products, including Dilly Bars, Peanut Buster Parfaits, and Blizzards. Many customers remember the signature curly top on Dairy Queen soft-serve ice cream cones. A franchise employee wore this button in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
- 1978-1984
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"Have A Happy Day! Dairy Queen" Button, 1978-1984
The first Dairy Queen restaurant opened in Joliet, Illinois, in 1940. Since then, the company expanded with franchises offering fast food and brand-named frozen dairy products, including Dilly Bars, Peanut Buster Parfaits, and Blizzards. Many customers remember the signature curly top on Dairy Queen soft-serve ice cream cones. A franchise employee wore this button in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
- Plate, 1935-1940 -
- 1935-1940
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Plate, 1935-1940
- McDonald's French Fry Packet, circa 1950s - The early success of McDonald's rested on a limited menu, cheap prices, and quick service. "Speedee," McDonald's original mascot, emphasized the quick service. This hamburger-headed chef, seen on this packaging, represented the fast food chain until replaced in the 1960s with the now familiar Ronald McDonald.
- 1955-1959
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McDonald's French Fry Packet, circa 1950s
The early success of McDonald's rested on a limited menu, cheap prices, and quick service. "Speedee," McDonald's original mascot, emphasized the quick service. This hamburger-headed chef, seen on this packaging, represented the fast food chain until replaced in the 1960s with the now familiar Ronald McDonald.
- "Simple Steps To Balanced Eating...McDonald's & You," 2004 - High calorie, fat, and salt content, along with large portion choices, made fast food the target of a raft of health problems -- from obesity to heart disease. Fast food restaurants responded in various ways to counteract this negative publicity. This 2004 McDonald's brochure assured customers that healthy menu options were available to meet the goals of a balanced lifestyle.
- 2004
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"Simple Steps To Balanced Eating...McDonald's & You," 2004
High calorie, fat, and salt content, along with large portion choices, made fast food the target of a raft of health problems -- from obesity to heart disease. Fast food restaurants responded in various ways to counteract this negative publicity. This 2004 McDonald's brochure assured customers that healthy menu options were available to meet the goals of a balanced lifestyle.
- Burger Chef Restaurant, Indiana, circa 1967 - Beginning with McDonald's in the early 1950s, fast-food chains quickly spread to every corner of the nation. Their success was based on systems for feeding large numbers of people efficiently and inexpensively. Here, travelers in Indiana pack a Burger Chef franchise. Within five years of opening its first Miami, Florida, restaurant in 1954, Burger Chef had become a national chain.
- circa 1967
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Burger Chef Restaurant, Indiana, circa 1967
Beginning with McDonald's in the early 1950s, fast-food chains quickly spread to every corner of the nation. Their success was based on systems for feeding large numbers of people efficiently and inexpensively. Here, travelers in Indiana pack a Burger Chef franchise. Within five years of opening its first Miami, Florida, restaurant in 1954, Burger Chef had become a national chain.
- Burger King Restaurant Paper Tray Liner, 1999 -
- 1999
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Burger King Restaurant Paper Tray Liner, 1999
- Alvin A. Dunivent outside the White Castle Plant in Kansas City, Missouri, 1927 - White Castle System developed fast food restaurants known for cleanliness, quality, and customer service starting in the 1920s. The company also provided motivated staff opportunity for managerial positions. Alvin "Don" Dunivent started cooking hamburgers at one of the eating houses in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1927. This job led him to a career as a regional supervisor in St. Louis, Missouri.
- 1930
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Alvin A. Dunivent outside the White Castle Plant in Kansas City, Missouri, 1927
White Castle System developed fast food restaurants known for cleanliness, quality, and customer service starting in the 1920s. The company also provided motivated staff opportunity for managerial positions. Alvin "Don" Dunivent started cooking hamburgers at one of the eating houses in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1927. This job led him to a career as a regional supervisor in St. Louis, Missouri.
- McDonald's "Bedtime" Happy Meal Cup, 1989 - During February 1989, McDonald's offered a "Bedtime" series of toys in their Happy Meals. This nighttime-themed cup could hold that "cup of water" many suddenly thirsty kids request before going to sleep.
- 1989
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McDonald's "Bedtime" Happy Meal Cup, 1989
During February 1989, McDonald's offered a "Bedtime" series of toys in their Happy Meals. This nighttime-themed cup could hold that "cup of water" many suddenly thirsty kids request before going to sleep.