Shares of McDonald's (MCD +1.3%) set fresh 52-week highs as the restaurant operator's uninspiring streak of flattish global same-store sales doesn't scare off investors. What to watch: The company hasn't disclosed yet if it expects an impact on sales in Asia from the H7N9 avian virus in China so its Q1 earnings report could take on some added significance. [View news story]
Mcd philosophy reminds me of two fables. The Little Red Hen and the Ant and the Grasshopper. They work harder than anyone else.
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And by the way, when the weather is bad, as in cold, snowy weather, you could put 50 people on the floor and it isn't going to bring in customers. Sales drop with bad weather and so labor control is very important. Without control of this profit would be impacted, and so would the price of the stock. McD is keenly aware of this.
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McDonalds is mostly franchise operations. The company has no control over what the franchisees do with their labor costs, nor what they charge for products.
Labor control is always an issue and has a lot to do with projected sales and how labor is distributed when making out a schedule which is done on an hourly basis. If labor is being slashed, as you say, someone blew it. Not sure what store you're referring to, but there are 34,000 of them. Labor being slashed is not my experience as the service is generally good in my location and likewise when traveling.
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Again, Cliff, buy some of the stock whether you like the food or not. They are a money making machine, which is the idea. I happen to like the food, and would rather be spending $3 at McD than $30 at a sit down type restaurant. Like most people, it helps keep my budget in line. Having been involved with the company for 16 years, I have a lot of respect for their innovations. It's really fun watching them make changes! When they stay ahead of everyone, I know that my investment is a good one.
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Cliff, why don't you just buy McD and get on with your life? You've missed the whole point that CPA was making anyway. McD is at least partially, if not mostly, a real estate company. For the most part, they have always owned the building and property. That's how they make their money....rents and service fees. They don't set prices in franchised stores, that's up to each operator and against the law for McD to set them. And your buddy who says he has 90 stores? I don't think so. The largest operator that I knew had 35. I know one today who has 18 and has his hands full. Based on your numbers, your buddy would be making over 20 Million bucks a year! If your numbers are correct, your buddy is doing rather well, wouldn't you say?
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Cliff, I'll bet a single store McD operator blows your profitability to smitherines! And then let's look at multiple McD operators! You are blowing smoke, Cliff
Shares of McDonald's (MCD +1.3%) set fresh 52-week highs as the restaurant operator's uninspiring streak of flattish global same-store sales doesn't scare off investors. What to watch: The company hasn't disclosed yet if it expects an impact on sales in Asia from the H7N9 avian virus in China so its Q1 earnings report could take on some added significance. [View news story]
McDonald's, I'm Not Lovin' Its Zero U.S. Sales Growth [View article]
McDonald's, I'm Not Lovin' Its Zero U.S. Sales Growth [View article]
Labor control is always an issue and has a lot to do with projected sales and how labor is distributed when making out a schedule which is done on an hourly basis. If labor is being slashed, as you say, someone blew it. Not sure what store you're referring to, but there are 34,000 of them. Labor being slashed is not my experience as the service is generally good in my location and likewise when traveling.
McDonald's, I'm Not Lovin' Its Zero U.S. Sales Growth [View article]
McDonald's, I'm Not Lovin' Its Zero U.S. Sales Growth [View article]
McDonald's Profit Margins Are Going Down [View article]
McDonald's Profit Margins Are Going Down [View article]
McDonald's Profit Margins Are Going Down [View article]
My best advice to you Cliff, is to buy McD
McDonald's Profit Margins Are Going Down [View article]
McDonald's Profit Margins Are Going Down [View article]
McDonald's Profit Margins Are Going Down [View article]
McDonald's Profit Margins Are Going Down [View article]
McDonald's Profit Margins Are Going Down [View article]
McDonald's Profit Margins Are Going Down [View article]
McDonald's Profit Margins Are Going Down [View article]