When you raise prices, you've got to make sure you get it to the bottom line. You can fritter it away because of the way you're running the business, with maybe not a totally disciplined approach.
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…
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…
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.
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 talked about 12 to 18 months, and that's about reaffirming our foundation for sustained growth: getting the discipline back, getting the basics rig… - Jim Cantalupo
I talked about 12 to 18 months, and that's about reaffirming our foundation for sustained growth: getting the discipline back, getting the basics rig…
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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