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ap345

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Events in history have impacted the foodservice industry in several ways. Discuss how the 1848 Gold Rush, Prohibition, the Great Depression, World Wars I and II, and the 1904 St. Louis Worlds' Fair have had an effect on foodservice operations.
 
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Beginning in the mid-1800s, the desire for speedy foodservice had impacted the foodservice industry. Discuss the innovative methods that have been devised to satisfy this requirement through the years.
 
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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Gold Rush  introduction of cafeteria-style service
Prohibition  improved quality of food and emphasis on fine dining
Great Depression  automat
World Wars I and II  focus on need for improved nutrition led to school foodservice
St. Louis World's Fair  introduction of the hamburger

Answer to Question 2

1849: gold rush days; forty-niners demands were met with cafeteria-style service
1920s: drive-in restaurants with carhops
1940s: fast-food restaurants with walk-up windows triggered the currently emerging trend of grab and go options


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Reply #2 on: Aug 2, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 2, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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