incurs expenses, generates revenues, and is responsible for generating a return on assets? a. Cost center b. Revenue center c. Profit center d. Investment center ____ 2. Which one of the following is the most useful measure for evaluating a manager's performance in controlling revenues and costs in a profit center? a. Contribution margin b. Contribution net income c. Contribution gross profit d.
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investment is done with the expectation of serving more customers at a faster pace (including drive-thru) as well as being able to provide its new McCafé drinks and future specialty drinks. These improvements should add to customer experience and improve profit margins by taking less time to provide food and deliver the profitable specialty coffee drinks that have been proven very successful. McDonald’s also hopes to appeal to a larger customer base by continuing to expand its menu selection with new
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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (KKD) is an exclusive brand that offers doughnuts, beverages, collectibles, and franchise opportunities. It started as a small bakery in Winston Salem, North Carolina on July 13, 1937; and has evolved into a publicly traded firm boasting 395 retail stores and over three million dollars in sales (second quarter 2010). This was not always the case however, by the end of 2004, the economy began to slow. This caused businesses in competition with Krispy Kreme to flood their
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Politics 2. Economic 3. Ecological 4. Social 5. Technological 2. Microenvironment 1. Competition 2. Suppliers 3. Customers 4. SWOT Analysis 1. Strengths 2. Weaknesses 3. Opportunities 4. Threats 5. Marketing Objectives 1. Strategic Thrusts 2. Strategic Objectives 6. Core Strategy 1. Target Marketing
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Lovin’ it”, is not translated. McDonald’s locates all of its franchises in convenience locations such as malls, airports and local neighbourhoods. These marketing strategies have proven to be effective, indicated by the company’s 7% increase in profit margins over the past 4 years. However, McDonald’s has strived to improve them with recent marketing initiatives with respect to the 4Ps. McDonald’s has begun to renovate its eateries, such as going from a plastic look, to a more brick and wood design
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PRODUCT DESIGN Product Decision / Analysis / product Development Product Design 1) Product is anything that is capable of satisfying a felt need. A new product is the one which is truly innovative and is significantly different from other products. 2) Product Design specifies which materials are to be used, determines dimensions and tolerances define appearances of the product and sets standards of the performance. 3) Service Design specifies what physical items, sensual benefits
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consumers it is much easier to eat healthy when preparing their own meals; however, this isn’t always an option. There are going to be times that they do not have time to prepare a lunch for work or are on the go. Fit Burger will be the solution for this consumer’s need. Fit Burger will provide a healthy and high quality meal with fast food convenience. Strategy and Positioning It has been identified that there is not a fast food option for consumers focused on health and fitness. The existing
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Part I. Introduction ITEM1 Analysis McDonald’s………………………………………………...01 ITEM2 Issues of McDonald’s…………………………………………….......02 ITEM3 Executive Summary of McDonald’s………………………………....05 Part II. Industry Analysis ITEM1 Definition of McDonald’s Desserts………………………………….06 ITEM2 Size & Trend Projection of McDonald’s Dessert…………………….07 ITEM3 Segments & Divisions of McDonald’s Dessert………………………10 ITEM4 Major Competitor with McDonald’s Dessert…………………………11 ITEM5 Definition of Analysis model to be untilized…………………………13
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succession. The associates are known as shareholders and each of their shares in the ownership, control and profits of the corporation is determined by the portion of shares in the company that they own. Success of the company will depend on the input, perseverance and endeavour that they will be providing. Marketing Highlights The company focus their energies on the food industry, particularly- burger patties, which is made up of horseradish and mongo beans. It is low in cholesterol, rich in protein
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Quick Scan Burger King Roos van Os & Tim Steinweg April 2008 SOMO Quick Scan Burger King SOMO Quick Scan Burger King Roos van Os & Tim Steinweg April 2008 2 SOMO Quick Scan Burger King Contents 1 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 7 7.1 7.2 7.3 8 9 Introduction ........................................................................................................
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