McDonald's

[wjduke]

Just read on the news how McDonald's is going back to their fatty menu because of lost business. They discovered that their customers want the fat stuff! Seems that the few loud mouths in the country trying to change everyone else's doings to be what they do or want, isn't working so well. To me, I wish this would happen right down the line...starting with politics.

[MisterB]

Catering to the outspoken minority doesn't help the bottom line.
I haven't heard anything about sudden weight loss amongst any age group so their efforts were for naught, people just got their calories from other sources.
Easiest way to cut the calories is skip all sugared beverages.

[wjduke]

Maybe I was just " Onioned ".....it could be fake news. I hope not!!!

[opas ride]

Maybe I was just " Onioned ".....it could be fake news. I hope not!!!

My Grandpa used to say "believe nothing of what you read and 1/2 of what you hear".....Today I believe nothing in the media, very little, if anything, on the internet, and 1/8 of what I hear...Ride safe

[wjduke]

I'm guilty today...I was reading that and saying GOOD. Let people make their own choices. I just left FB because I'm tired of all the bull. Instead of more info, I want less....getting overloaded.

[taxfree4]

All I want are those deep fried, crispy, hot apple pies because the ones they have now are disgusting.

[willtill]

All I want are those deep fried, crispy, hot apple pies because the ones they have now are disgusting.

..and a McRib. And they need to increase the size of all of the hamburgers back to the 1970's era sizes. The damned things have SHRUNK over the years.

[shortleg0521]

..and a McRib. And they need to increase the size of all of the hamburgers back to the 1970's era sizes. The damned things have SHRUNK over the years.

But on the other hand maybe we are Bigger! Ha Ha !

[unsub]

Just read on the news how McDonald's is going back to their fatty menu because of lost business. They discovered that their customers want the fat stuff! Seems that the few loud mouths in the country trying to change everyone else's doings to be what they do or want, isn't working so well. To me, I wish this would happen right down the line...starting with politics.

Sounds like that news came from Facebook post.

[wjduke]

Sounds like that news came from Facebook post.

No, I quit FB...saw it on the front page of my email site.

[Bob Penn]

As I see it you used to go to McD for a quick CHEAP hamburger. Today you go to McD and it cost you $5 for a stamped out over processed piece of meat on a sesame seed bun.
Today I can go to my local bar and get a custom made real hamburger made with real meat for about the same price. The trouble comes when I order a beverage or maybe 2 there, that drives my calorie count way up. But I do come out feeling way happier!

[choptop]

As I see it you used to go to McD for a quick CHEAP hamburger. Today you go to McD and it cost you $5 for a stamped out over processed piece of meat on a sesame seed bun.
Today I can go to my local bar and get a custom made real hamburger made with real meat for about the same price. The trouble comes when I order a beverage or maybe 2 there, that drives my calorie count way up. But I do come out feeling way happier!

And it wasn't even a Happy Meal !!

[HBWinger]

I read the same article in the WSJ. I went to Mc D for a cheap lunch and got the combo meal (burger fries coke) $8.00! Like someone said you can get a better burger grilled for the same price.

[woody]

The packaging at mcdonalds looks more appealing than the burger's.

[BIGLRY]

The packaging at mcdonalds looks more appealing than the burger's.
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AGREED!

[3Chief]

When I leave Japan my last meal at the airport is usually Mc'Donalds...By far better than what they serve in the states.

[Bob Penn]

When I leave Japan my last meal at the airport is usually Mc'Donalds...By far better than what they serve in the states.

And then you arrive here and get on your Japanese made bike? Yep, It's all about the price, the quality, and the Packaging!

[3Chief]

And then you arrive here and get on your Japanese made bike? Yep, It's all about the price, the quality, and the Packaging!

Pretty much, I have three motorcycles and 2 quads currently and they're all Japanese. I looked at going to the birth place of our "B"s, however it's two islands father south and quite involved to get to from here. :)

Japan doesn't allow all the garbage, filler and such in it's food supply that the US does. The difference is pretty amazing.

[Retired Army]

What we have here is marketing 101. If you don't serve what I like at your business I find one that does to include motorcycles.

[3Chief]

What we have here is marketing 101. If you don't serve what I like at your business I find one that does to include motorcycles.

For the most part, however as we all know many people will stick with an inferior product they know vs risking trying something different...

[BEIST]

I also saw that MickyD's was going back to "Fresh not Frozen" meat as their latest public relations hoopla gimmick. I would like to shout: "Way Too late!!!!" As mentioned in a previous post: their burgers were bigger back in the day. The old style Big Mac, that I use to enjoy, had practically two quarter pounders on it. I quit going to McDonalds years ago when I finally came to the realization (like many people have posted) = I can stop at a mom&pop diner and get a beautifully prepared handmade burger with homemade fries and a drink for about $9.00. My favorite Happy Days Diner in Thorndale PA has a signature burger that comes with bacon, mushrooms, Swiss cheese, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, jalapeño peppers, along with homemade French fries, a small cup of coleslaw, and two huge onion rings. Including the tip I'm out the door for $10.50 and everybody has a HAPPY DAY! I also have to add: the hamburger is prepared exactly as ordered and weighs in at about half a pound. Plus, the folks there are sincerely glad to see me when I walk in the door and know me by name. Buy Local!!! Support your neighbors!!!
P.S. Find a Diner that has a parking lot full of motorcycles and truckers.

[willtill]

For the most part, however as we all know many people will stick with an inferior product they know vs risking trying something different...

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