McDonalds: Operating in the Best Interests of Society or its own Profits? Marc Nettekoven Florida Atlantic University Professor Brenda Richey MAN 6937 December 7, 2011 Table of Contents Introduction 3 Company Changes 3 Competition 7 Consumer Protection & Regulation 8 Corporate Social Responsibility 10 Conclusion 11 Appendix 12 References 13 McDonalds: Operating in the Best Interests of Society or its own Profits? Today, there are numerous other fast food chains and
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Product Burger King has a very diverse menu. The center of which is burgers of course. Recently they have expanded their menu to include salads and more breakfast foods. Currently the menu is not very diet-friendly. Plain burgers (no bun or toppings) and salads are the only options for dieters. One thing that they could do to improve this even more is improve the nutritional value of the foods that they already serve and introduce new healthy options to their menu. Having more low-carb and
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Discussion 2.1 • Considering each technological innovation discussed in the case, identify which has had the biggest influence on the music industry’s business model and provide a rationale. The biggest technological innovation that has had the biggest influence on the music industry’s business is the ability to download music online. That technology has it so bad to the point that people can get a whole album online without paying for it. Even if the album is purchased online, the
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Development and Analysis of Two Mini Case Studies Taurus Parker December 18, 2012 Professor Mozinski Business412 Business Policy DeVry University Development and Analysis of Two Mini Case Studies This is a SWOT analysis of McDonald’s and Burger King, they will be followed by a cross-case analysis of the two mini case studies. The information in these cases will be based on the growth of the two companies and their sales. McDonald’s SWOT Analysis McDonald’s is the second largest food chain
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EFE Matrix for McDonald’s Key External Factors Opportunities Weight Rating Weighted Score 1. Economy forcing people to trade down; .15 3 .45 i.e., choose less expensive options. 2. Demand for healthier options for children & .05 3 .15 Happy Meal fruit/vegetable based themes 3. Competitors (BK & Wendy’s) lack McCafe like options .15 4 .60 4. More than 57% McDonald’s outside U.S. absorb U.S. losses .07 2 .14 5. More US
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caused by, an unhealthy, diet. In the United States, 25% of Americans eat fast food every day, which can cause heart disease, hypertension and diabetes, starting with overweight. McDonalds, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, and Burger King are very popular, fast food restaurant selling their burgers and fries in the airport, street shop, next to Wal-Mart and college. The cartoon on the right was posted by cartoon artist Piraro on August 10, 2010. The cartoonist's opinion is ironic because pigeons will get fat
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Fast-Food Feast Case Study (Burger King vs. Taco Bell) University of Phoenix OSC 301 – Operations Management Professor Alan Boyer September 21, 2009 Fast-Food Feast Case Study (Burger King vs. McDonalds) The research to answer the questions to this Fast-Food Feast Case Study was done abroad in two different countries. The first was Burger King on a military base in Stuttgart Germany and the other was McDonalds out on the economy in Tbilisi, Georgia. Having data from two different countries
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food chain companies. The ones that I have chosen are Wendy’s, Burger King, and McDonalds. All three are a dine-in, and drive thru fast food eatery that people can choose whether they decide to dine in for the night, or order have enjoy it in their comfort of their own home. These three business even though different names have similar inputs in their operations. Wendy has their burgers in a square shape, while McDonalds’ and Burger King has the old fashioned American round shaped patties that
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The Negative Effects of McDonalds McDonald’s is one of the most recognized organizations in the world. Since its first restaurant was opened in 1940, McDonald’s has served billions of customers. According to the McDonald’s corporate website, they have over 30,000 restaurants in over 100 countries, which serve around 58 million people each day. The world’s largest chain of hamburger fast-food restaurants is one of the most influential facets of the global marketplace, and its assembly-line process
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