Global brands Vs. Local Brands Introduction According to Ger‚ Belk and Lascu (1993)‚ advances in communications and information systems technology have shrunk distances‚ thereby linking markets through flows of information across markets. These trends enhance the management of global operations and drives up the need to deal effectively with global competition. As firms enter international markets‚ branding plays an important role in its marketing strategy. Many consumers use brands as clues to
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to a McDonald ’s corporate press release: "i ’m lovin ’ it is a key part of McDonald ’s business strategy to connect with customers in highly relevant‚ culturally significant ways around the world." Translation: the focus groups they used happen to listen to rap and hip-hop. In an effort to show that McDonald ’s is "down" with their customers‚ they bought off a few rap artists to pose with this goofy white guy and their dumbass mascot: [pic] [pic] Introduction McDonald as being
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Donald’s Family restaurants serve a range of products aimed at satisfying different palettes. • Mc Donald’s has always offered tea & coffee on their menu at their restaurants but they have also tied up with Coca - Cola to serve their Georgia Gold brand hot beverages in their restaurants. • Their core products and focus continues to remain burgers. • While its happy Meal is immensely popular among kids because of its toys‚ its meal Combos are equally popular as they are filling and favorite
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MCDONALDS ASSIGNMENTS • Introduction : McDonalds was started in Illinois‚ USA by Mr A Krog‚ who had a vision for a value added‚ family orientated‚ clean fast-food outlet providing efficient and friendly service. Anywhere in the world one goes‚ one can expect the same high quality food with menus that are easily recognisable and trusted‚ whether you are in Thailand‚ London‚ Australia or Namibia. MCDONALDS OLD FORD ROAD‚ DURBAN is a sit-in and drive-thru fast food outlet which is situated in a
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SWOT analysis of McDonalds. Having one of the most favorite burgers in the world‚ McDonalds is a brand which will hardly be missed by anyone. The SWOT of Mcdonalds discusses the reasons that the firm has been able to achieve this height of fame‚ and why‚ be it breakfast‚ lunch or dinner‚ people may prefer the local McDonalds STRENGTH Brand Equity…world-wide 42% of US fast-food hamburger business Consistency of food Successful items: Fries‚ Happy Meal‚ Big Mac‚ Egg McMuffin‚ Promotions Overseas
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Brand 1: Coca-Cola Coca-Cola overview “In 1886‚ John Pemberton‚ an Atlanta pharmacist‚ was inspired by simple curiosity when he discovered ‘Coca-Cola’. One afternoon‚ he stirred up a fragrant‚ caramel-colored liquid and‚ when it was done‚ he carried it a few doors down to Jacob’s pharmacy. The mixture was combined with carbonated water and sampled by customers who all agreed that the drink was something special. So Jacob’s Pharmacy put it on sale for five cents a glass. Pemberton’s bookkeeper
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Summary The case outlines the steps that McDonalds has taken to improve its recent poor performance. Since its founding in the 1950s McDonalds has grown into a global brand that has defined the fast food industry. Over the last decade‚ however‚ the company has not responded effectively to changes in the environment. This has resulted in declining sales and profits‚ failed menu options‚ and dissatisfied franchisees. James Cantalupo and Charles Bell have implemented a turn-around strategy‚ but it is
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McDonalds: Brazil and China Introduction In 1940‚ Dick and Mac McDonald open a Bar-B-Q drive in restaurant in San Bernardino‚ California. In1948‚ they close down to change what they sold. They now sold 9 items: 15¢ hamburgers‚ cheeseburgers‚ potato chips‚ coffee‚ milk‚ soft drinks‚ and a slice of pie. In 1949‚ their world famous fries replace potato chips. As stated on McDonald’s website in 1954‚ Ray Kroc sells the brothers multi-mixers‚ becomes their franchising agent‚ and in
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respondents in the 18-22 age group‚ who are mainly students‚ and even fewer respondents from the above 28 years age group who represent the working class. Importance of various parameters in fast food restaurants We asked respondents to judge McDonalds on the parameters taste of food‚ speed of service‚ cleanliness‚ ambiance and value for money‚ as to which is the most important one. The response received is represented in the pie chart below. [pic] From the survey conducted it was found
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