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The Mc. Donald's Prototype

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Alright, so we are all aware of that initial zumba when Mc. Donald’s just came in Ahmedabad. Yes! When going to Mc. Donald’s wasn’t about cheap hangouts, but the coolest thing imaginable. Fickle? Yes! But then, we Indians have always loved Videsi Maal (and No! I don’t mean Sunny Leone, you Idiots!) Today, Mc. Donald’s is part of our growing food culture, right next to our panipuris and choley bhatureys. I mean they did start a Mc. Aloo tikki at 25 bucks and put some masala over a truly American French fires, that gotta earn them some respect! Clearly, the way to each one of our hearts is through teasing that extra Spicy Masala Hindustani in each one of us. So yes, Mr. Obama! FDI in retail? Trying hovering on some desi tadka over it and am sure, even a rather unflavoured Sitaram Yechury would oblige. So, while I swear by my Veggie burger with medium fries, extra chilli sauce and a coke float that there isn’t an end to my Mc. Donald’s obsession, there is also a rather unnerving cult