Chapter 1. "The Founding Fathers"

Why did General Motors want to buy trolley systems throughout the U.S.?
-General Motors wanted to purchase trolley systems throughout the U.S. because they wanted to turn them into bus systems. GM purchased more than one hundred systems. All the tracks were dismantled and ripped up for the new bus lines.

What was the "Speedee Service System" and how was it different from what other fast food restaurants were doing?
-The Speedee Service System used drive-ins instead carhops. While other fast food restaurants still used carhops to deliver the food, McDonald's used the drive-through method. Instead of having busboys, dishwashers, carhops, waitresses, etc. the restaurant used the customer. The customer only have to drive up to the window to receive their food. McDonald's found it easier to use drive-through rather then have knives, spoons, plates and everything else that is essential to have a meal. Instead, the customer just has to grab their food and go!

What were some of the other fast food restaurants that were inspired by McDonald's approach to food service?
-Many other fast food restaurants were inspired by McDonald's approach to fast food. One example is Wendy's Old-Fashioned Hamburgers. Wendy's was established by Dave Thomas. Some other restaurants that were inspired also included Burger King, Jack in the Box, and even Taco Bell.