Dave Thomas
Knives
Menu design
Cooking
McDonalds
100
This is the place where Dave Thomas got his start in a franchise business.
What is KFC
100
This item rocks as you cut, and can be identified in this picture.
What is the edge?
100
This is more than the theme and includes the music, lighting, decor, and service attire.
What is ambiance?
100
this term means firm to the tooth, it is sometimes viewed as slightly overcooked but is how most vegetables and pasta should be cooked.
What is Al dente?
100
Was the man who created the McDonalds franchise.
Who is Ray Kroc?
200
This was the city where Dave Thomas moved to turn around KFC's three struggling franchises.
What is Columbus, Ohio.
200
This is the area where the knife is forged together and the other portion runs under the handle and is a continuation of the blade, making the knife extremely strong and durable. See here.
What is the tang and the bolster?
200
This should be the first section in all menu's after the introduction. That is unless you are a quick service restaurant (QSR).
What is the appetizer section?
200
DAILY DOUBLE DAILY DOUBLE DAILY DOUBLE DAILSY DOUBLE DAILY DOUBLE DAILY DOUBLE PLEASE WAGER YOUR AMOUNT HERE.
HOW MANY TEASPOONS ARE IN A TABLESPOON-TABLESPOONS IN A CUP AND CUPS IN A PINT?
200
was the year McDonalds got started with the golden arches.
What is 1955?
300
This was the year Dave become a millionaire.
What is 1968?
300
This are should always be face down when moving around the kitchen and the other area should be placed on the cutting surface when making cuts. See image.
What are the tip and the point?
300
This often is a good indicator of how the food will taste as the mouth watering words draw you in.
What is the menu description?
300
is the cut where you have long skinny slices, best for using when making hor d'oeuvres for dipping.
What is Julian cut?
300
this was a dark year for McDonalds as they posted their first ever quarterly loss.
What is 2002?
400
This man was the face of the commercials in the late 80's and most of the 90's, with his southern charm and down to earth demeanor he was the perfect spokesperson.
Who is Dave Thomas?
400
This area is the skinny "BACK" of the knife and the other area shown is where most cuts are actually made as you rock the knife back and forth. See image.
What are the spine and heel?
400
This is the toughest part of creating a menu.
What is pricing?
400
are the basic ingredients for a cheesecake.
What are sour cream and cream cheese?
400
is where they test 1,000's of test products a year, and is located in this country.
What is the forbidden kitchen in China?
500
1984 was the year this commercial took off, in addition to the commercial what was the point of the commercial?
What is "Where's the beef" and this commercial illustrated who Dave Thomas and Wendy's cut no corners and gave you more meat with your burger.
500
These are the names of the entire knife
What are the tang, bolster, edge, heel, spine, tip, point, and rivets?
500
This takes into account competition, traffic counts, and visibility and is one of the most important factors in starting a restaurant.
What is location?
500
Is the best way to de-bone a chicken.
What is crack the bones away from the joints, lay flat on back, cut down center, remove breast, remove tenders, cut away wings and drumsticks?
500
this has created a lot of confusion in China, but has allowed McDonalds to compete on a global level with KFC.
What is the drive thru?