...McDonald’s and Jack in the box are two very well-known and popular brands in today’s fast food chain restaurants. The McDonald’s corporation is the largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, serving over 68 million customers in over 120 countries daily. It all started out as a BBQ restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald in California, later purchased by business man Ray Kroc, who started as a franchisee agent. He oversaw its worldwide growth potential and bought the franchisee. Jack in the Box, also an American fast-food restaurant chain with over 2200 locations mostly throughout the west coast of the US. Founded by Robert O. Peterson, he mainly focused on the drive thru intercom perspective to increase his business. In this paper, we will discuss the target markets and an ideal opening location for both of these well-known American fast food restaurant chains. McDonald’s has a vast demographic target which is every segment of the demography. This demography is based on family life cycles, age, gender, sex, nationality, income, generation and race. Since McDonald’s is a world-wide corporation, they have different demographics in hundreds of countries. Their main target is towards adults and teens looking for a quick meal also, families with young children. McDonald’s main goal is to target anyone and everyone. Jack in the box started targeting young kids in the beginning of the franchisee to compete with industry giant McDonalds. They set out to change...
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...The Jack in the Box Death roamed about the court during the Salem witch trials. During the Salem witch trials people were accused of being witches, if they confessed to being a witch they would survive. If they did not confess they would be hanged in front of the whole town. The play The Crucible, by Arthur Miller is all about the idea of the Salem witch trials. The Crucible is a play about people that can be related to a jack in the box that is capable of exploding with drama. The handle of the jack in the box is the stirring of the drama started by Tituba by confessing to being a witch. “No, no, don’t hang Tituba! I tell him I don’t desire to work for him, sir”- Tituba (847). By Tituba confessing to being a witch it is stirring the handle to a whole mess they won’t expect later. The only reason she confesses to being a witch is because Putnam wants to hang her for not confessing. When she confessed it triggered something in Abigail to start a whole parade of blaming people. Tituba is the conductor to spinning the handle of the jack in the box. When the handle is done being spun and toy jack pops out of the small wooden box spreading fear through young kids. As like the jack head popping out Abigail and the girls spread fear through Salem. Abigail is a very dauntless young women who is not afraid to lie to get her way. Abigail and her minions (girls) goal was to get Elizabeth Proctor arrested for being a witch and hanged to death because Abigail was in...
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...McDonald’s and Its Crisis What should a company do when its core product is considered “unhealthy” or even “harmful” by the public? Is it even possible for such a company survive and thrive; or will it have to shut down its business? McDonald’s fast food has for a long time been considered unhealthy by the public. In recent years, the health conscious trends have become increasingly popular. Moreover, many scientific studies and findings have surfaced and successfully confirmed that children’s increasing intake of fast food, which often contains high sodium content, sugars, saturated fats, and calories, for a long period of time would lead to childhood obesity. Moreover, obese children have a much higher risk of many health problems such as coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and certain cancers--all of which are fatal if left untreated. In 2010, a mother from California sued McDonald’s over the company’s marketing practice of Happy Meal. The mother claimed that McDonald’s used alluring toys to lure kids into Happy Meal. This lawsuit, which might be viewed by many as senseless and absurd, was one of McDonald’s biggest cases. In order to come out of the lawsuit ahead, this largest fast food chain had to undergo some major organizational changes. In this paper, we would like to use the knowledge learned in the class to analyze the event (the lawsuit) and its effects on McDonald’s. The paper will have four main parts. In the first part...
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...Jack in the Box Unethical Accounting Business The article I have chosen to summarize highlights the accounting practices of a San Diego--based company, Jack in the Box, Inc. (NYSE: JBX). In addition to summarizing the article, I will discuss how the concepts of the article relate to my organization The Platinum Company Inc., including, making recommendations for improvement for my organization based on the article. Lastly, explain the importance of ethics in accounting and financial decision making. Although Jack in the Box remained strong with widely varied menu items and unique marketing strategies through the E. coli disaster of 1993, the current economic slump in the fast food industry highlights serious controversy over the company's new growth strategy and accounting practices (Bauder). In this article, analysts are challenging the accounting practices of a San Diego-based company, Jack in the Box. In their 10-k report, Jack in the Box is listing franchise sales as "other revenues", which on paper triples their operation income to $9.1 million. David N. Allen of investment banking firm Caris & Co., questions this practice as the, "Selling of company assets to franchisees is not the same as selling a food product". He goes further saying that the company should separate operating earnings from non-operating income. Reporting gains from asset sales to franchisees is inappropriate. Jack in the Box countered this claim by stating that other fast food chains use the same...
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...32” LCD TV DX-32L200NA14 USER GUIDE Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage. ii Dynex DX-32L200NA14 32” LCD TV Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Attaching the stand or preparing your TV for wall mounting . . . . . . 4 Attaching the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Preparing your TV for wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 TV components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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...• Connectors • Fiber optic test scope • Cables • Cable tester • Mount box • Punch-down block • Wall plates • Fiber patch panel • Jacks • Telephone installation • Face plates • Fiber optic breakout box • Cable strippers • Wiring closet • Connectorizing kits • Tractor-mounted unspooler FIBER OPTIC PATCH CABLE with MT-RJ connectors FIBER OPTIC PATCH CABLE with ST connectors 4331Insert 06/21/04 11:11 AM Page 3 A SIX-FIBER MULTIMODE FIBER OPTIC CABLE Notice Kevlar threads (yellow) at top. ARMORED FIBER OPTIC CABLE A 25-PAIR UTP CABLE This cable is often used for telephone applications. TYPE 1 TOKEN RING CABLE Notice the shielding and unique connector. TWIN-AXIAL CABLE 4331Insert 06/21/04 11:11 AM Page 4 SILVER SATIN CABLE with an RJ-45 connector MODULAR JACK THAT UTILIZES EITHER 568A OR 568B PINOUT CONFIGURATIONS 3M HOTMELT™ ST FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR TWIN-AXIAL CABLE TO RJ-11 BALUN 4331Insert 06/21/04 11:11 AM Page 5 RACEWAY AND SURFACE MOUNT BOX MODULAR WALL PLATE with RJ-45, coaxial video, RCA, S-Video, and fiber optic connectors CABLE WITH BOTH 110 AND RJ-45 ENDS (Photo courtesy of The Siemon Company) RJ-45 CRIMP-ON CONNECTOR (Photo courtesy of The Siemon Company) 4331Insert 06/21/04 11:11 AM Page 6 SURFACE-MOUNT, MODULAR MULTIMEDIA BOX EXAMPLE OF A SURFACE-MOUNT...
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...CRACKER JACK An analysis of potential brand acquisition by Diversified Products Corporation John Bry Sonja Gessling Phil Mark Sara Meinke Jordan Schulz Som Thamma Cindy Tsai Cohort C ‐ Team 4 CURRENT SITUATION ANALYSIS: Cracker Jack (CJ) is a classic American caramel-coated popcorn and peanut snack that was acquired by Frito-Lay (FL) in 1997.1,2 Sales peaked in 1998 to $100M but soon sank back to $30M per year and has remained at that level since.3 Several factors are attributed to this sales slump. FL incorporated CJ into its existing distribution model that utilizes Direct Store Delivery and packaged CJ in Mylar bags (as opposed to the classic boxes).They also shelved CJ with other Frito-Lay salty snack products such as Lays Potato Chips, despite 98% of consumers rating CJ as a sweet snack and not a salty one. 4 Although priced lower than the leading caramel corn brands, CJ still appears expensive when merchandised next to inexpensive potato chips. Consequently CJ has numerous misalignments and a comparatively low profit margin (8.2% compared to snack average of 20.5%).5,6 The low price point combined with rising commodity prices has forced FL to substantially cut the quality of the prizes found inside each box to control costs, angering long time consumers.7 CJ, having stagnant sales for the past ten years, has not received the support required for brand revitalization, instead relying on steady baseball stadium sales to survive.8 Overall...
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...Abstract McDonalds, Burger King, and Jack in the box have two things in common. They all are fast food restaurant and they started off selling burgers. Today all three restaurants is popular and offers the same product but the taste value propositions and is what separates each of them from being exactly alike. Value propositioning is “The full positioning of a brand- the full mix of benefits upon which it is positioned.” For any business differentiating themselves is just as important as serving their customers. For fast food chains such as; Mc Donald’s, Burger King and Jack in the Box of course they share similarities but they also have distinctive differences. Such as McDonald’s donates proceedings from their happy meals to a charity, Burger King charbroils their hamburgers and Jack in the Box has an ad pitchman named Jack. Fast-food restaurants and their value propositions Before McDonald’s started serving breakfast and coffee was known for being cheap and affordable. With over 31,000 restaurants, serving nearly 4.6 million customers daily, McDonald’s is the world’s leading fast food chain. McDonald’s opened in 1955 and opened its first foreign restaurant in 1967, just eleven years after opening its doors, and it wasn’t until 1983 that Mu nuggets were introduced. “I’m loving it” is just a mere reflection of McDonald’s success. Their slogan/proposition almost “ensures” that no matter what you order you’ll be satisfied. When it comes to being different McDonald’s is...
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...that’s important to some people. It’s been a month after Abigail's passing, Jack went to clean out her locker. Inside was a box, inside of that box held tapes. He takes the box home with him and decides to listen to the first one. “Hi, my name is Abigail Smith. I’m about to tell you my story. More importantly, my story on how I died. If you’re listening to this, you’re one of the reasons why. Fear not, if you’ve received this little box your name will pop up sometime, why would a dead girl lie? Hey, that sounds like a joke. Why would a dead girl lie, answer, because she can’t stand up. Go ahead, laugh. Oh well I thought it was funny. There are two rules. First, listen carefully. Two, pass the tapes along. None of this should be easy, I made sure of that. In case you decide to break the rules, I’ve made copies of the tapes and will be put out in a public way if it does not get passed to everyone.” Jack listened until he heard his name. He was the first person she talked about. He was confused as to how he could be...
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...sudden arrival of gray skies and fog. Johnny and his crew were in the full size court, as usual. They were balling up. My friends and I follow form, Jack, Sean, and I. We wait to the side and watch the 2 on 2 game take place, since we’re all too short and stubby to compete with the big boys, but it’s an intense match. Johnny has the slickest moves, from his quick head fakes and lightning-quick dribbles. “Swish!” The ball slides through the net as Will shoots a long ball. Will is always at Johnny’s side, from math class to the court, they got glue stuck to their hips. “Pass the rock!” Johnny yells, receiving the ball and taking it to the basket for an easy dunk. Through drenching sweat and dirty rain,...
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...1. Apply ICA to show syntactic ambiguity in the following sentences: a) Her new husband is a Greek wine merchant. b) The dog bit the woman in the bathroom. c) A British Tornado pilot survived a crash. d) Their professional development strategy failed. e) Henry photographed the woman with a cell phone. Her new husband| is a Greek wine merchant. Her| new husband | is a Greek wine merchant. Her| new| husband| is a Greek wine merchant. Her| new| husband| is| a Greek wine merchant. Her| new| husband| is| a| Greek wine merchant. Her| new| husband| is| a| Greek| wine merchant. Her| new| husband| is| a| Greek| wine | merchant. Her new husband| is a Greek wine merchant. Her| new husband | is a Greek wine merchant. Her| new| husband| is a Greek wine merchant. Her| new| husband| is| a Greek wine merchant. Her| new| husband| is| a| Greek wine merchant. Her| new| husband| is| a| Greek wine |merchant. Her| new| husband| is| a| Greek| wine | merchant. The dog | bit the woman in the bathroom The dog | bit | the woman in the bathroom The dog | bit | the woman | in the bathroom The dog | bit | the | woman | in the bathroom The dog | bit | the | woman | in |the bathroom The dog | bit | the | woman | in |the | bathroom The dog | bit the woman in the bathroom The | dog| bit the woman in the bathroom. The | dog | bit the woman |in the bathroom The | dog | bit the woman | in | the bathroom The | dog | bit | the woman | in | the | bathroom. The | dog | bit | the | woman...
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...of the case study. An opinion will be given concerning the process, effectiveness, efficiency, and measurements. Finally, recommendations will be given in improving the process. Production Process This case study will show the production process for Whataburger and Jack in the box. Whataburger prides itself on its quality and freshness. Whataburger orders are prepared when the customer orders from the menu. Whataburger employees undergo a complete training course through Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This training course includes food and safety handling, proper preparation of food, and finally complete testing from OSHA. This testing must be complete before an employee is allowed to prepare food for customers to consume. The training that Whataburger employees undergo ensures that regulations in food safety are strictly regulated at all stages ensuring quality. Whataburger is well known for using fresh produce sliced daily to order. To ensure a clean work environment the management team inspects each work area after each shift. The management team at Whataburger ensures that quality standards are maintained by performing random checks during each shift. Jack in the Box At Jack in the Box employees are trained on focusing on giving customers quick turnaround times. Customers like this because of efficiency and management like this because of the cost...
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...Table of Contents Important Information Important Safety Precautions Introducing the OLEVIA TV Accessories TV Installation And Connection Guide Identifying Front Controls and Rear Panels - Descriptions of Connector Types - Turn the power on the TV Installation - Connecting to an Antenna or Video Equipment with Antenna Outlet - Connecting to a Set-Top-Box with HDMI Cables - Connecting to a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box with Component Connectors - Connecting to a DVD Player with A/V or S Video Cables - Connecting to a DVD Player with Component Cables - Connecting to a DVD Player with HDMI Cables - Connecting to a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box with A/V Cables - Connecting to a VCR, PVR, or DV with A/V Cables - Connecting to a Blue-Ray DVD Player or HD-Receiver with HDMI Cables and a PC with VGA Cables - Connecting to a D-VHS with HDMI Cables - Connecting to a D-VHS with Component Cables - Connecting to an Audio Receiver - Connecting to a Home Theater System or Earphone Set - Instruction for Uploading New Firmware Remote Control Guide Remote Function Keys & Description Programming the Remote Control Battery Installation On Screen Display (OSD) Introduction Operating in the OSD Initial Screen PICTURE OSD Adjusting TV Picture Settings - Description of Settings - Selecting the Picture Mode - Adjusting the Picture Quality AUDIO OSD Adjusting Sound Quality - Description of Settings - Adjusting the Audio Settings - MTS System for Stereo TV SCREEN OSD Adjusting Screen Modes - Description...
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...Results Overview of fast food market Fast food market Definition Fast food restaurant Fast food restaurants feature a common menu above the counter and provide no wait staff. Customers typically pay before eating and choose and clear their own tables. They are also known as quick serve restaurants (QSRs). 2010 report focus Twelve restaurants analyzed in detail in the Rudd Center 2010 Fast Food FACTS report.1 2013 report focus Eighteen restaurants analyzed in detail in this report, including the restaurants highlighted in the 2010 report, plus six additional restaurants that met at least one of two criteria: 1) ranked among the top 15 in 2012 U.S. sales, or 2) had child-targeted messages on its website and national TV advertising. Table 3 presents total U.S. sales in 2012 for the top-20 fast food restaurants, as well as six additional restaurants that ranked in the top-25 for advertising spending on national TV in 2012. We also indicate the 12 restaurants that were the focus of the 2010 Fast Food FACTS report and the 18 restaurants detailed in this report. Total U.S. sales for the 50 fast food restaurants with the most sales reached $157 billion in 2012 – on average, $1,335 annually per household.2 McDonald’s remained number one with $35.6 billion in sales, almost one-quarter of all sales by the top-50 restaurants and almost three times the sales of Subway, its closest competitor. Sales at both Subway and Table 3. Fast...
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...years, there have been outbreaks of E. Coli in restaurants for example, Chipotle and Jack in the Box and salmonella in peanut butter and cucumbers. The only way that citizens will feel serene with the food they eat is if they are assured that the food is safe to ingest. The United States Department of Agriculture is an organization that educates the public about the importance of food safety, but do not actually do anything to prevent infection and contamination. Although the Food Safety and Inspection Service confirms that the nation’s supply of meat, poultry and eggs are safe and properly labeled (Food Safety | USDA), it does not mean that the food could not become contaminated later. Even though the FDA says they are trying to better the food safety system, they are not doing an efficient job because too many restaurants are getting contaminated and closing down (What Government Does). The issue of food safety is of great importance to the American society because it is a health violation that is not being accounted for. Passing more food safety legislations, including effective tests run by the FDA will be the best solution to resolve food safety issues and will decrease infection in American citizens. E. coli and...
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