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During the 1980s, McDonald's further diversified its menu to suit changing consumer tastes. The company introduced the McChicken in 1980. It proved to be a sales disappointment and was replaced with series of different chicken sandwiches a year later. Chicken McNuggets were invented by Rene Arend in 1979. They were so good that every franchise wanted them. However, there wasn't a system to supply enough chicken products. The supply problem was solved in 1983, when the McNuggets were made available nationwide. By the end of 1983, McDonald's was the second largest retailer of chicken in the world.[citation needed] In 1985, ready-to-eat salads were introduced to lure more health-conscious consumers. The 1980s were the fastest-paced decade yet. Efficiency, combined with an expanded menu, continued to draw customers. McDonald's, already entrenched in the suburbs, began to focus on urban centers and introduced new architectural styles. Although McDonald's restaurants no longer looked identical, the company made sure food quality and service remained consistent.
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