Sunday, 7 May 2017

McDonalds....not lovin it

January 2015: McDonald's reports profits plunge of 15% in one of chain's worst ever years.

McDonald’s global sales drop 7% as fast-food giant struggles to keep customers attracted to new chains like Shake Shack and Chipotle.

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http://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/jan/23/mcdonalds-reports-profits-plunge-report



McDonald’s chief executive steps down after sales slump. Click on the picture.

http://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/jan/29/mcdonalds-sacks-ceo-don-thompson-steve-easterbrook

 


McDonald's sales slump: what's on the menu for the new boss?

Steve Easterbrook had his work cut out for him when he takes over as chief executive at the fast-food chain in March 2015. 

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McDonald’s has a reputation for paying its staff poorly

The company has been hit by protests from workers, many of whom earn the minimum wage despite being with the company for years.

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http://www.theguardian.com/money/us-money-blog/2015/jan/13/mcdonalds-signs-ad-angers-advorcates-higher-minimum-wage-twitter




If you were the new chief executive what would your strategy be?



Technology:



Innovative menu changes:



 Refreshing the brand: More lovin'....


An interesting criticism of this rebranding. Details here. 

The links in this article are very informative.

tutor2u page on McDonalds. Click here.