March 27, 2013

Does McDonald's Have 'Anti-Veto Vote' Menu Items?

I've never bought into the "Veto Vote" theory. It's just that - a theory
some marketing guy dreamed up to justify expanding menus. Maybe
I don't buy it because during the thousands of lunches I've shared
with a group I've never heard the restaurant decision made by a 
menu "Veto".

The decisions are always between a quick lunch at a QSR or a longer
meal at a Chili's/Friday's, or a special occasion at Ruth's Chris.

And, if the choice is a QSR it's only about one thing, how long is the
line in the drive-thru? If someone in the car had a previous bad
experience with the service at a proposed QSR that "Veto Vote" is
very effective.

At a QSR doing 75% of sales in the drive-thru speed trumps menu
options every time.

How McDonald's Uses 'Anti-Veto Vote' Menu Items - Business Insider:
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Minimum-Wage Bill Could Harm California Economy

No Kidding! - From the LA Times:
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Healthcare Requirements: Which Employees Qualify and What is the "Look Back Period"?

From Concannon / Miller:
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March 25, 2013

The NPD Group: Deals Not Driving Restaurant Traffic


"People tend to want a discount on regular menu items, things they 
like,” said Riggs, rather than targeted items with low prices."

NRN Reports:
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McDonald’s Caters to Job-Seekers on the Go

At Work - WSJ:
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March 22, 2013