McDonald's (MCD -1.0%) CEO Jim Skinner just wrapped up his last interview as the company's CEO...

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Richard Adams Comments (79)
 
Same store sales for McDonald's and most QSRs will be very challenging against the warm winter weather of 2011/2012. It's
going to be tough to beat those high single digit numbers.
27 Jun 2012, 11:39 AM Reply Like

tedakai@aol.com Comments (20)
 
With the right strategy, NYC restrictions could be a bennie. Suppose McDonald's sells just one size beverage . . . say 10 ounces . . . and offers free refills. But let's say a 10 oz soda costs you $2.50 or $3.00. Alternatively you can move the soda machine back behind the counter . . . again offer only 10 oz drinks . . . charge $1.75 and $0.75 for refills.

Put the law of unintended consequences back on our side for once.
27 Jun 2012, 11:45 AM Reply Like

rhiannion Comments (140)
 
......and since NYC is the area that's concerned - only put the refill charge in NYC. The rest of us like the occasional BIG drink - fill up on liquid instead an extra 1/2 pound of meat and cheese.
27 Jun 2012, 01:01 PM Reply Like