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There are 15 questions about “Competitors” in the “How do you operate?” topic.
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- 1. why can i not buy Quorn Roast any more. I have tried, Iceland, Sainsbury's and although i don't shop in Tesco it is not a common line stocked in many stores any more. Has it been deleted from the Quorn range of products?
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McDonald's previously offered a Quorn Burger on its menu for two years from 2003 to 2005. It was not particularly popular and so was replaced with the Spicy Veggie Deli. McDonald's no longer work with Quorn so is unable to help with information regarding their product range, sorry.
(October 2008)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 2. Does McDonalds have any plans to buy any other fast food chains like Taco Bell or Burger King. We need a Taco Bell in the UK!!!
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Thank you for your question. McDonald's is committed to providing a quality service to its customers through its existing restaurants and does not have any plans to acquire any other food chains.
(November 2007)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 3. who won in the monopoly competion
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There were lots of different winners for this competition. If you would like to see the full winners list you can write to The Marketing Store at the following address who will be happy to send this information to you. McDonald's Big Win- Monopoly, 2006 Promotion, Winners, The Marketing Store, Brand Building, 14 St James Street, London, WC2E 8BU.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 4. Have you ever tried food from a competitor outlet? Do you alter your recipe if you find they are suddenly doing something better?
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Although very aware of all its competitors and the sector in general, McDonald's is very confident in its own ability to research and source the best ingredients for its own food items. The feedback that McDonald's is most interested in is from its customers. McDonald's researches and is always keen to listen to what its customers are feeling and saying about its food, and responds accordingly to ensure that only the tastiest food is always delivered.
(June 2007)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 5. Have McDonalds advertisements ever badmouthed another fast food chain? If so, why?
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No. McDonald's is focused on providing the quality food and service that its customers enjoy and does not comment on other companies.
(June 2007)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 6. please, why is Burger King called "Hungry Jacks" in australia please? is it true that McDonalds bought the patent for the name "Burger King" in Australia to stop their competitors trading there? huh? is it true please? xx
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This website is about McDonald’s UK food and business. McDonald’s prefers not to comment on its competitors.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 7. Do the McDonalds company also own Subway (sandwich bars)?
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No, McDonald’s does not own Subway.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 8. Did McDonlds kill the Wimpy fast food chain?
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This web site is about McDonald’s food and business. The company can’t really be expected to comment on its competitors.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 9. Why are your burgers nowhere near as good as Burger King's burgers ?
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McDonald’s believes that its burgers taste great, but it’s a matter of personal taste, and the company respects your opinion.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 10. Do McDonalds UK own any other restaurant franchises? I heard an urban myth you own KFC, Pizza Hut and BK.
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No. McDonald’s UK does not own any other restaurant franchises. However you may have heard of the fact that McDonald’s corporation (which is based in the US) owns a stake in Pret a Manger which may be where this rumour originated from.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 11. will you ever consider adoptind a subway style where costomers can choose what they would like on their burgers and a choice of bread type ect? As this will avoid the constant debate of burger choice on the menu.
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McDonald’s makes up food in anticipation of customers rather than waiting to take individual orders. This allows for a far quicker service, but means that the majority of food is prepared to a set recipe.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 12. What makes McDonald's food different from restaurants like Burger King or Wendy's?
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Like McDonald’s all of these restaurants are predominantly burger restaurants. McDonald’s believes the taste of their food and the menu range they offer positively sets them apart from these other brands.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 13. Why dont people just leave Mc Donalds alone? Burger king dont get moaned about and there food is has a higher fat content.. the grease just drips out. Maybe they dont complain about BK because there food is so much better.
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McDonald’s is a clear leader in the fast food market and by being the leader tends to get the majority of both praise and criticism. Where this criticism is unfair or negative, the company likes to take the opportunity to address the issues head on and this website is a good example.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 14. My surname is McObessidy and I would like to open a hamburger restaurant (well, more of a stand really) under my name in my remote Scottish village. Is it okay? I heard that you are big on copyright.
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You are free to invest your money in any way you see fit. Good practice would be to check that any business name does not fall foul of any trademarks held by other companies.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 15. How do you come in for so much criticism when other burger chains do far less in terms of ethical trading?
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McDonald’s gets asked this type of question a lot and the answer is pretty much the same. McDonald’s is a clear leader in the fast food market and by being the leader tends to get the majority of both praise and criticism. Where this criticism is unfair or negative, the company likes to take the opportunity to address the issues head on and this website is a good example.
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