This 6-Minute English podcast explores the global expansion of fast food, tracing its origins in 1950s America. The hosts discuss the "can-do" attitude that fueled early fast-food entrepreneurs and the American Dream symbolism associated with these brands. They contrast the widespread success of chains like McDonald's with its failure to establish a market in Iceland due to pre-existing burger culture and the 2008 financial crisis. The podcast concludes by reviewing key vocabulary terms, such as "at the heart of," "can-do attitude," and "final nail in the coffin." Listeners learn that there are approximately 42,000 fast-food restaurants in the UK.
