3.1.2 Quick service restaurants

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MANEK CHOWK, AHMEDABAD: The most fascinating character of this chowk is the changeover that happens as the night approaches. It is a busy commercial street during the daytime and acquires a festive character at night. Unorganized vending activities cause congestion and bottlenecks for movement; Shop extensions on to footpaths and streets reduce space for pedestrian movement.

V.V PURAM FOOD STREET, BENGALURU: Located in the old region of the city, the population consists of brahmins, vaishyas and jains, leading to vegetarian food being served. The food street eventually becomes pedestrian in the evening due to the crowd spilling out on the roads and shops extending on the footpath.

• They are fast-moving restaurants serving low and middle-class groups more. The ambiance is not given more attention. • The lighting is brightly lit, as bright ambiance affects the psychology of humans to eat and move faster. Also, they are made very attractive using bright colors. • The serving system here varies with self-service to Half service. Users consume meals while sitting, standing or even while they are in their cars. • Time spent here varies between 20 min -45 min

3.1.2 QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANT

Located: • In the commercial areas • Busy market roads • Tourist spots • Parks

Fig 3.7 Characteristics of Quick service restarant