Options :
a. the popularity of Domino's Pizza in Italy
b. the preference for local hamburgers from a local chain, Jollibee's, in Philippines
c. the growing number of McDonald's restaurants globally
d. the increased sales of soups and noodles in Thailand
e. popularity of Chinese foods in Taiwan
Answer: c. the growing number of McDonald's restaurants globally
Explanation: Cultural dictation in the preference of food refers to an individual's inclination to the type of food usually adopted or consumed in one's region. This is usually natural since these type of diets are what is being consumed from a very tender age. However, as development and growth occurs, people get know about other food types, dietary and nutritional benefits of various food types, thus allowing individuals to make choices based on nutritional Dividends one may derive from the consumption of certain diets. People are starting to opt for diets or food containing more nutritional and healthier supplements supplements. One of the evidences could be derived when there is a surge in the number of foreign kitchens in regions where it doesn't exist before. The surge could be termed to mean that demand for these diets are starting to converge. Such as the global increase in the number of McDonald's restaurants.
