Chinese fast food and Western fast food both belong to the category of fast food, which are loved by different consumer groups according to different consumption places in China. Chinese fast food meets the needs of consumers with the characteristics of fast, convenient and delicious, and consumers can enjoy Chinese fast food on major consumption platforms. The types of Chinese fast food are composed of rice, noodles, pastries, beverages and snacks, of which the food category mainly refers to the Chinese-style ** category, such as fried rice, rice bowls, etc.;Noodles mainly refer to soup noodles, such as fried noodles, beef noodles, etc.;Pastries mainly refer to steamed buns, steamed dumplings, etc.;Drinks and snacks are mainly guide melon cakes, fried milk, etc. Western-style fast food consists of hamburgers, fried chicken, and fries. Western-style fast food is simple to cook, saves time, and is suitable for people with a fast-paced lifestyle.
As a fast, convenient and affordable meal, fast food is widely loved by people all over the world. The development process of global fast food has gone through the stages of embryonic period, formation period, development period and globalization period. At the beginning of the 20th century, the advent of vending machines opened the prelude to the fast food industry. Around the 50s of the 20th century, the concept of fast food was formed, and fast food such as McDonald's and KFC appeared. With the process of globalization, fast food chains began to expand globally. The fast food chain store model is a standardized fast food business model, which achieves economies of scale and brand effect through the joint operation of multiple restaurants. Fast food chains have spread all over the world, and in many countries, fast food restaurants have become an important part of people's daily lives. At the same time, as people increasingly focus on healthy eating, the fast food industry is also starting to introduce healthier and more diverse products.