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
When you're doing that you lose your focus on the discipline of the business, and how you train people at Hamburger University, and everybody gets on a bigger, different vision, and they're not on the same page. — 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
