Hooked on McDonald'sMickey D’s, The Big M, The Golden Arches, those are some of the names synonymous with McDonald’s, the fast food restaurant, or to be specific, the hamburger king. I have forever been in love with McDonald's, ever since I left my Jamaican home in the countryside and moved to Toronto, the big city in Canada. When people leave their culture, they sometimes have difficulties adjusting to the new meals the new culture offers., but since I tasted the crunchy fries and dug my teeth into a succulent Big Mac sandwich, I got hooked and like all couples, we fall in and out of love. (I’ll get back to this in part 4). I even wanted to get married there—while stopping, rolling down my windows, and ordering a “Happy Meal” at the "Drive Thru." That didn’t happen because I found a piece of the McPie in my McHusband who was born into the McFamily twenty-seven years ago.
Chance, Luck, or Magic
McDonald’s is not famous or successful because of luck, chance, or
the magic of a witch on broom. Hard work, determination, and solid business
strategies are some of the elements in the McSuccess
recipe. When Ray Kroc, born October 5, 1902, joined and later bought McDonald’s from the McDonald’s
brothers, Richard and Maurice, the new owner had ideas of grandeur for his new business.
He invested in marketing, research, new recipes, training, and a university (Hamburger
University). Kroc even placed McDonald’s
in the global market sphere, a step I would say bold and daring for a fast food
chain that sells cheap or affordable, but appetite appealing meals.
Leave McDonald’s Alone
McDonald’s,
like all businesses, aim for success. No business will please everyone. But
when you are proud of your creation, and you believe in it, you do what works
best. Ray Kroc, died January 15, 1984, did what all entrepreneurs
or business people should do. He placed his business on a pedestal. And with
fierce determination and the right people to help him, he made his business succeed. If you think as business
people do, you should think about McDonald’s as a business, with strengths and
weakness, and room for opportunities. Let McDonald's thrive.
What's your vision? How will you achieve your goals??
What's your vision? How will you achieve your goals??
Wednesday, stay tuned for Part 2 of the 4-part series on McDonald’s. "Someone is Eating all the Burgers"
Amen!! I love the Golden Arches Supper Club myself. I had some chicken nuggets with the hot mustard sauce last night for dinner.
ReplyDeleteAnd my parents went to McDonalds for their honeymoon. They weren't to much in love with the burger joint as they were broke, but hey, that makes me love Mickey Dee's even more- you don't have to be rich to treat yourself to something good :)
Excellent post. Writers could benefit from Kroc's attitude!
Elizabeth, it's wonderful to learn that your grandparents went to McDonald's for they honeymoon. I wonder what was on the menu then.
DeleteI eat something from McDonald's at least once per week, especially when I have a lot on my mind.
Hey, Peaches,
ReplyDeleteMr. Kroc had a good attitude to business, I guess that's why his food chain enjoyed success.
Not sure when McDonald's folded here, but for some reason I never enjoyed their foods. Kids seemed to love it though.
Joy, the kids know what is yummy.
DeleteI've heard different stories, but I would have to contact the lady who owned the restaurants.
Hey! We have the same b-day. Who'd a thunk? That must mean I'm destined for success, don't you agree? ;)
ReplyDeleteYou are Kroc's twin. You will succeed. Go Crystal. On a serious note. You will succeed.
DeleteI like Big Macs. Now I really want one. I worked at McDonalds when I was a teenager.
ReplyDeleteSusie, I'm thinking about a large fries right now.
DeleteI hate to bring it up, but did you see that documentary, "Super size Me?" The McQuivers?
DeleteI saw Super Size Me. It was very interesting and scary.
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DeleteJanie, someone wanted to stir some controversy. I'm sure he ate everything that would prove his point. He could go to a number of restaurants and do the same thing and achieve the same result.
DeleteOkay, now you've got me craving a Big Mac! I haven't had one of those in like, forever. :)
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteMy high school boyfriend worked at a McDonald's in about 1977. They celebrated Ray Kroc's birthday and had cake for everyone. I'm achieving my goals one step at a time. The current step is my giveaway at my blog. I want to start calling more attention to my editing, so three of the prizes are books I assisted in editing, including Day Laughs, Night Cries. I'm also using the giveaway as a kindness because so many people are sending birthday cards for my MIL.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
I will send my card. Your editing is exceptional, Janie. I will recommend others.
DeleteGet married at mcdonalds, that is a new one haha I used to like it back in the day, now it just wants to make me throw up looking at it
ReplyDeleteYou think too much now, Pat. Have some fun with comfort food.
DeletePeaches you are right, he made his business succeed, I think everyone should act in that way to achieve thei goals. And you know what else dear? Is time to go to sleep here, very late, and you just made me craving for fries or a mc flurry!:P Kisses dear, have a great week! xo
ReplyDeleteI hope you slept well and that fries were in your dream.
DeleteAmazing post:)
ReplyDeleteWill you like to follow each other on GFC, FB or Twitter?
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Will do.
DeleteI can't wait to hear more about this story. McD's is a uniquely American brand that epitomizes success.
ReplyDeleteWhen we lived in Germany, the next town over had a McDonald's, and it was a TREAT to for my mom to take us over there!
Encore! "McD's is a uniquely American brand that epitomizes success."
DeleteWith all successful businesses, you'll find someone who puts in a lot of hard work and has determination and perserverence to make it succeed.
ReplyDeleteTrue.
DeleteLove them or hate them McD's has certainly acheived something few people people (or chains) can do. They are quite successful. Now I'm craving their fries.
ReplyDeletewe should applaud McD's regardless...
DeleteMarried at McDonalds? What a neat idea!
ReplyDeleteI still say they have the best fries around. Can't eat 'em too much though. As I get older, my body likes them less and less. But they are a great treat.
Yes, Emily, wedding was one of my future plans there.
DeleteI'm not a fan of the Big Mac, but the fish sandwich is deee-lish! as Rachel Ray would say. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's good that you can appreciate the business side of this mega successful corporation.
I also love the Fillet-O-Fish. It was my mom's favorite McDonald's food (before she died).
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