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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.
- Advertising Poster for McDonald's Restaurants, "Time to Eat," 1989 -
- 1989
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Advertising Poster for McDonald's Restaurants, "Time to Eat," 1989
- Kentucky Fried Chicken Spork, 1978-1990 -
- 1978-1990
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Kentucky Fried Chicken Spork, 1978-1990
- A&W Drive-In Highway Sign, circa 1955 - Roy W. Allen ran a small walk-up root beer stand in California, then partnered with his employee Frank Wright. Together, "A" and "W" opened three subsequent root beer stands, then began selling franchises. By the 1930s, A & W's had taken the form of drive-ins -- among the country's earliest restaurants of that type. This sign beckoned customers from the highway.
- circa 1955
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A&W Drive-In Highway Sign, circa 1955
Roy W. Allen ran a small walk-up root beer stand in California, then partnered with his employee Frank Wright. Together, "A" and "W" opened three subsequent root beer stands, then began selling franchises. By the 1930s, A & W's had taken the form of drive-ins -- among the country's earliest restaurants of that type. This sign beckoned customers from the highway.
- McDonald's Oliver & Company Happy Meal Toys, 1988 -
- 1988
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McDonald's Oliver & Company Happy Meal Toys, 1988
- 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.
- McDonald's Paper Coffee Cup, 1960-1970 -
- 1960-1970
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McDonald's Paper Coffee Cup, 1960-1970
- McDonald's "Egg McMuffin Sandwich" Container, 1980-1990 - Herb Peterson, owner of a Santa Barbara McDonald's franchise, introduced the Egg McMuffin breakfast sandwich in 1972. This invention opened up the entire fast food breakfast market. The polystyrene "clamshell" box, considered superior over paper packaging for its insulation and protection of the food inside, was phased out in 1990 for its harmful effects on the environment.
- 1980-1990
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McDonald's "Egg McMuffin Sandwich" Container, 1980-1990
Herb Peterson, owner of a Santa Barbara McDonald's franchise, introduced the Egg McMuffin breakfast sandwich in 1972. This invention opened up the entire fast food breakfast market. The polystyrene "clamshell" box, considered superior over paper packaging for its insulation and protection of the food inside, was phased out in 1990 for its harmful effects on the environment.
- Burger King "Surfin SpongeBob" Kids Meal Toy, 2011 - Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and was a 2011 kid's meal toy? SpongeBob SquarePants! Fast food chains, like Burger King, use television cartoon characters to sell their kids meals. These toys of popular culture icons, like SpongeBob, help influence the family's decision of where to eat.
- 2011
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Burger King "Surfin SpongeBob" Kids Meal Toy, 2011
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and was a 2011 kid's meal toy? SpongeBob SquarePants! Fast food chains, like Burger King, use television cartoon characters to sell their kids meals. These toys of popular culture icons, like SpongeBob, help influence the family's decision of where to eat.
- Mug, 1950-1960 -
- 1950-1960
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Mug, 1950-1960