But we had a pretty diversified portfolio of businesses around the world and things tended to offset each other. But one or two years ago, we had a lot of things happening at the same time.
Playtime and toys are good for kids, or they wouldn't buy them. McDonald's can provide that experience. And having dinner with the family is good for… - Jim Cantalupo
Playtime and toys are good for kids, or they wouldn't buy them. McDonald's can provide that experience. And having dinner with the family is good for…
- Jim Cantalupo
McDonald's is almost 50 years old. For 47 years we had a pretty consistent track record of being able to deliver admirable sales. - Jim Cantalupo
McDonald's is almost 50 years old. For 47 years we had a pretty consistent track record of being able to deliver admirable sales.
But you know the second month I was here I put out a healthy lifestyles directive. The pundits will say it was because we were sued. Well that's what… - Jim Cantalupo
But you know the second month I was here I put out a healthy lifestyles directive. The pundits will say it was because we were sued. Well that's what…
You have got to have discipline and focus - on the customer and how you run the business. - Jim Cantalupo
You have got to have discipline and focus - on the customer and how you run the business.
But, on balance, we seized the marketplace. We've got a great infrastructure. And yes it's struggling in some areas because of some external factors … - Jim Cantalupo
But, on balance, we seized the marketplace. We've got a great infrastructure. And yes it's struggling in some areas because of some external factors …
I think we have a great track record on being relevant, on identifying consumer trends, needs and wants. - Jim Cantalupo
I think we have a great track record on being relevant, on identifying consumer trends, needs and wants.
I think this year we'll open up 900 gross, we're closing some, so the net count is lower, but the 900 are spread all over the place. Some of the clos… - Jim Cantalupo
I think this year we'll open up 900 gross, we're closing some, so the net count is lower, but the 900 are spread all over the place. Some of the clos…
Some of the analysts were saying, Now you're a cash cow, there's no growth at all, pay it all out in dividends, give me it all, you can't invest wise… - Jim Cantalupo
Some of the analysts were saying, Now you're a cash cow, there's no growth at all, pay it all out in dividends, give me it all, you can't invest wise…
So Europe's a big driver. And at one point, if the euro hadn't devalued, they would have been making as much money as the US with half the stores. Re… - Jim Cantalupo
So Europe's a big driver. And at one point, if the euro hadn't devalued, they would have been making as much money as the US with half the stores. Re…
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