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McDonald's franchisees not 'lovin it'
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Ronald McDonald has a new look. But the makeover
won't help much when he gets in front of some
angry franchise owners at the McDonald's
Worldwide Convention in Orlando this week.
Franchise owners don't appear happy with the
company's management. Competition is heating up,
especially at breakfast, and sales are hurting.
Breakfast accounts for 25 of McDonald's sales,
and the business is under attack. Starbucks, KFC,
Subway and even White Castle are now going after
the morning crowd with new offerings. Mickey D's
countered with free coffee that lasted 2 weeks.
In the first three months of this year,
McDonald's store sales fell nearly 2. Franchise
owners want new ideas to help turn things around.
Franchisees are also concerned that the
McDonald's menu and pricing has grown too
complicated. "It has to simplify the menu," said
Adams, who argues too many choices slows down
prep time and service.
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