Margins, profitability and “value” in the fast food industry are issues that are becoming increasingly prominent.
A Wall Street Journal article of May 8, titled “McDonald’s, Wendy’s Battle for Value-Centric Customers” contains additional information concerning various issues including those concerning price affordability and price competitiveness.
Notable excerpts include:
McDonald’s Corp. and Wendy’s Co. are struggling to attract cost-conscious consumers who are demanding better deals than even these low-price fast-food chains offer.
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Fast-food chains like McDonald’s and Wendy’s may seem like they would be resilient in this tough economy, but consumers have come to expect $1 burgers, and more brands have jumped on the bandwagon, with chains like Yum Brands Inc.’s Taco Bell and Arby’s Restaurant Group testing out new value menus.
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McDonald’s last month reported weak earnings growth for the first quarter, saying it is sacrificing profit margins by focusing on value menus to avoid losing customers.
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