Books like Shake Shack by Randy Garutti

A cookbook for fans of "Bob's Burgers," featuring 75 burgers from the show, illustrated with the show’s signature style and recipes inspired by the Belcher family and favorite characters.

George Ritzer examines how the efficiency and predictability of fast‑food chains, exemplified by McDonald’s, have become a template for modern society’s rationalization, affecting consumption, work, and global culture.

In a race for the Founder's Day parade float, nine‑year‑old Freddy Funkhouser builds alive‑sliding French fries in his laboratory, sparking a zany showdown with a rival fast‑food restaurant.

Here is the "Burger King's" own fascinating account of how he launched and built a billion-dollar empire from humble beginnings and helped change the way the world eats ... how he challenged arch rival McDonald's ... the many times he nearly failed ... and the surprising inspiration for the "Whopper" campaign that arrived just in time to save Burger King from going ketchup-side-down. The Burger King is at once an endearing self-portrait of a true American original ... and a rare insider's look at why America eats the way it does. It's an epic tale of an industry giant who, through his devotion to his company and community, let billions of people "have it their way."

Acclaimed food writer and cultural historian John T. Edge continues his sumptuous feast of a series on iconic American foods-with recipes included.With Fried Chicken and Apple Pie, John T. Edge launched a series of short books that celebrate American culture through the lore of our favorite foods. Now, with Hamburgers & Fries, Edge continues his quest to discover the very essence of America through the dishes we love and cherish.Across the nation, from backyard barbecues to Big Macs, Edge follows the evolution of the burger from frugal repast to deluxe treat, but always with a celebration of American brawn and freedom. He revisits Depression-era days, when most hamburgers were extended with bread crumbs, and goes on to trace the arc of the American experience that leads us to the haute burgers of today, with foie gras at their centers and selling for $50 apiece. Best of all, the acclaimed food writer gives us fifteen recipes for the best burger we've ever sunk our teeth into.

"That," said Mr Borthwick, "was the best hamburger I've ever tasted!" Joe has just created the yummiest, juciest, most delicious hamburger ever - and his friend Mr Borthwick wants to sell it in his new hamburger shop. But there's a problem - Joe has completely forgotten the recipe and the shop is opening very soon. A pinch of this, a touch of that and a spoonful of something else... the race is on for Joe to remember!