Moreover, the articles tells us that, “Yum’s U.S. business notched a 6% increase in same-store in the third quarter ended Sept. 8, driven by Taco Bell”(Jargon).This proves that 13% gain in same-store sales. This is significant because the new Cantina Bowl products and tacos made with Doritos shells were behind the growth. Therefore, fast food restaurants are up scaling which contribute with America’s obesity problem. In conclusion, the reason for America’s obesity epidemic is that the fast food restaurants are giving the customers foods that are supersized. The articles above state the reason why and what caused the obesity problem.
Name the restaurant and then, write a nutritional analysis of the meal you have created (explain all of the nutrients found in the meal like carbs, protein, fat, and some essential vitamins and minerals) The fast food restaurant I chose is McDonalds. The unhealthy meal I picked was the Big Mac meal which brings fries and a drink, and I added the dessert. The Big Mac itself is 550 calories. The coca cola is 140 calories and the fries are 230 calories. The dessert I chose is Hot Caramel Sundae which has 340 calories.
Imani Napper College English D2 Edwards March 5, 2013 A.S.A.P. Foods McDonalds, Burger King, and Wendy’s are restaurant corporations that serve fast food. I’m loving it at McDonalds. Have it your way at Burger King. Quality is our recipe at Wendy’s.
In terms of fast food restaurant life span, even twenty-five years in business can seem like an eternity. In an article published in the New York Times, it was reported that instead of advertising heavily, franchising or redesigning stores, White Castle relied on a simple menu of a square little hamburger that die-hard fans would buy by the bagful and devour in one sitting (Siler, 1988). Although the article was published in 1988, much of White Castle’s promotion has remained the same. This paper discusses a number of strategies that have contributed to the sustainability of the White Castle’s hamburger; identifies the intangible aspects such as crave times and company culture which has contributed to the company’s growth; and discusses the marketing strategies that have contributed to the product’s lengthy life cycle in the fast food business. In an article in Investor’s Business Daily, it was revealed that one of the keys to White Castle’s success has been the company’s ability to keep family in management positions.
Competition also exists in the fast-casual restaurant segment, primarily on taste, quality and the freshness of the menu items and the ambience and condition of each restaurant. And what is the performance of Chipotle and fast-casual segment in the whole industry? According to the recently released Technomic report of the top 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains, fast casual concepts hold seven out of the top 10 positions, with Five Guys leading the way. In total, the top 10 fastest-growing chains' sales accounted for $7.8 billion, an 18 percent increase over
McDonald’s vs. In-N-Out The rise of the fast-food industry has changed not only what Americans eat but also how their meals are prepared. According to Time magazine, over 25% of Americans are eating fast-food two or more times a week. Two popular choices for fast food dining are McDonald’s and In-N-Out restaurants. With one of them just a few blocks or a few miles away it does not take much to fall into temptation and grab a fast meal. Eating at a fast food restaurant is inexpensive, fast, and convenient for many Americans.
Chick-fil-A’s SWOT analysis Strengths *Established in the United States *1700 locations in 39 states *Successful advertising slogan: “Eat morchicken” *Well known for its chicken sandwich and other chicken products. *Option to order online and delivery service for large orders *Biblical principle based restaurant Weaknesses *Restaurants only in the United States *Competitors locations out number Chick-fil-A restaurants
Brooke Jacobsen Susan Carder MKT 333 13 September 2015 Case Study #1 In-N-Out Burger Questions: 1. Why do some business analysts say that In-N-Out's business model is "counter intuitive"? In-N-Out is counter intuitive because it’s not like most fast food restaurants. First off it is not a franchise like most places for example, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, and Wendy’s. It is Family owned.
(2013, August). Implications of Fast Food Restaurant Concentration for Preschool-aged Childhood Obesity. Journal of Business Research, 67(8), 1573-1580. Retrieved from http://www.sciencedirect.com.ezproxy. apollolibrary.com/science/article/pii/S0148296313003500 This research article is very interesting.
Case study analysis | prepared by PPrepared by THINK TANK TEAMOOh, Seung Yeon Kim, Jae Hoon Park, Jee Youn Zhao, JianwenKKim, Seunghwan Han, Yuchen | Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary 1 1.1 Fast Food Industry Facts in USA 2 1.2 Company History 4 1.3 Competitors 5 2. Long term and Short term Goal 7 2.1 Short term Goal 7 2.2 Long term Goal 8 3. Impediment and SWOT analysis 9 3.1 Impediment 9 3.2 SWOT analysis 9 4. Solution and Suggestion 11 4.1.