Tuesday, September 20, 2011

The McDonalds Life


McDonald’s is easily one of the biggest franchises across the entire world in today’s food society. Before it was, what it is today, it was once a little burger shop that started the speedee service system which had made a huge impact on what is now that fast food industry. The speedee service system was one of the few things McDonald’s came up with to get the business up and going, but a lot of challenges have came McDonald’s way as the years have gone by from the food portions increasing and the healthiness of the food they are serving. When McDonalds was looking for new ideas, they came up with the idea to super size their food so the customer could get more at a better price, which was a big hit for the McDonalds franchise. However, since McDonald’s came up with the super size idea they have been sued countless of times because of there food for supposable making there customs fat. When in reality it was the customers choice to eat what they want and how much to eat at there local McDonalds. So Morgan Spurlock decided to make a movie about having McDonalds for thirty days to prove that McDonald’s is not the healthy choice, even though their commercials say they are. Thirty pounds later I think McDonalds might of got the message that they needed to make some changes. As a result of the movie, McDonalds discontinued their super size menu. Due to all of these conflicts, McDonald’s has recently decided to start making healthier food for there company as a new look and to open peoples minds that would not natural go to McDonald’s and there famous Big Mac. The food is not something you always see at your McDonalds, with greasy food on a grill. McDonalds are now hiring chief to make cleaner and healthier food for their new image. With their new healthy menu soon to come out, it makes McDonalds more of a family restaurant to sit down and eat at and not feel bad about yourself afterwards. If McDonald’s continues to go in this direction, who knows how long the Big Mac will be around for.

1 comment:

ShaunDelaney said...

I agree strongly with Fuller's post. McDonalds is one of the most recognized fast food resturants in the whole entire world. Behind Santa, Ronald Mcdonald who is McDonalds "mascot" is second on the list of most recognizable figures in the world. Mcdonalds has been serving the same type of food since their beggining, burgers and fries. McDonalds has since evolved as a business, now selling ice cream, apple pies, smoothies and much more. McDonalds has been scolded by many critics due to the health "hazards" caused by their high calorie food. McDonald now provide healther choices to their menu, such as salads and fruits. I beleive it is safe to say that McDonalds can be considered to be one of the best businnes ever. Many beleive that McDonalds choices only benifiet the company, yet when scolded about their high calorie foods, they do research, and came up with the new menu selections such as the salads. in every business their is a demand. Consumers of McDonalds like the food that they have, so they keep on suplying them with the food. Critics denounce McDonalds saying they need more of a selection of healthier food, McDonalds swiftly answers that quest with a healthier menu. Many people may have their opinion about McDonalds, but I beleive from a business stand point they are one of the best