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Doner nation: Scotland is takeaway capital
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- Published on Monday, 04 July 2011
Figures from insurers, Simply Business, examining the changing composition of independent High St shops showed that Scotland is top for takeaways with 6% selling fast food compared with a UK average of 5%. Though the figures may appear small to-day they may grow as a result of the credit crunch
The aroma of fast food being prepared is one that many find hard to resist. Mankind is programmed to respond to sweet smells and, for some, chippies have that in abundance. In addition their prices makes them more attractive at a time when, in many locations, time to look for and buy healthier food may be in short supply. Many families are now, unfortunately, quite dependent on takeaways.