You then get into a period a few years ago, where a lot of external factors that we didn't have anything to do with did hit, and some of them at the same time... devaluations, weak economies, you name it,… — Jim Cantalupo Copy Share Image
But, on balance, we seized the marketplace. We've got a great infrastructure. And yes it's struggling in some areas because of some external factors and some internal factors. — Jim Cantalupo Copy Share Image
Playtime and toys are good for kids, or they wouldn't buy them. McDonald's can provide that experience. And having dinner with the family is… — Jim Cantalupo Copy Share Image
You have got to have discipline and focus - on the customer and how you run the business. — Jim Cantalupo Copy Share Image
Because we only feed in the United States less than 1 per cent of the meals, most of them are eaten elsewhere. Most meals… — Jim Cantalupo Copy Share Image
You then get into a period a few years ago, where a lot of external factors that we didn't have anything to do with… — Jim Cantalupo Copy Share Image
But I tell you, I would really be interested if there was a partner we could take in, that could put them over here… — Jim Cantalupo Copy Share Image
We cover hamburgers, chicken, veggie burgers, salads, we've got a pretty broad range. To me, McDonald's isn't only about the food. It's about the… — Jim Cantalupo Copy Share Image
When you raise prices, you've got to make sure you get it to the bottom line. You can fritter it away because of the… — Jim Cantalupo Copy Share Image
So Europe's a big driver. And at one point, if the euro hadn't devalued, they would have been making as much money as the… — Jim Cantalupo Copy Share Image
Ronald has had bicycle safety and safety in the home. Yes, Ronald is McDonald's, second most recognised figure after Santa Claus, and there's an… — Jim Cantalupo Copy Share Image
I think this year we'll open up 900 gross, we're closing some, so the net count is lower, but the 900 are spread all… — Jim Cantalupo Copy Share Image
I talked about 12 to 18 months, and that's about reaffirming our foundation for sustained growth: getting the discipline back, getting the basics right,… — Jim Cantalupo Copy Share Image
Some of the analysts were saying, Now you're a cash cow, there's no growth at all, pay it all out in dividends, give me… — Jim Cantalupo Copy Share Image
