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Abstract Quick service restaurants nationwide share some common characteristics. They are able to provide food quickly owing to the reduced production requirements of the food they serve. Labor requirements are also reduced because customers either go to the counter to order food or ”drive-thru” in their cars to order and receive their meals. The average check amount is generally low. The menu is limited to multiple variations of a few types of items. The items on the menu are usually priced separately, with some combination meals offered as a special value for customers. Fast-food operations use a high percentage of convenience foods to reduce the number of skilled preparation personnel and the amount of production equipment required in the kitchen. The kitchens are highly automated than those in full-service operations. Fast-food operations use disposable utensils and dinnerware to eliminate or reduce the need for dishwashing facilities and to complement their takeout business. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point; this concept of controlling the food handling process in a way that results in an efficient and safe service to the customer. HACCP is a system that identifies specific hazards and preventive measures for their control. HACCP is proving to be an effective and efficient method for managing and maintaining sanitary conditions in QSR.. |