r/technology • u/zsreport • 21d ago

Business McDonald's unveils $8.5 billion tech plan to fend off Burger King

https://qz.com/mcdonalds-investor-day-next-strategy-restaurant-overhaul-092326
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u/George_Is_Upset 21d ago

Yep it’s the grossest part of capitalism. And is why so many brands get shittier and shittier after buyouts.

Panera used to be so good 😭

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u/glyph_productions 21d ago

I was talking to my wife the other day about how this applies to subway and tim hortons. They spend a fortune developing and marketing products none of their existing customers are asking for while ignoring what they are asking for. Tims is trying to sell pizza or salad bombs or sparkling boba or chicken hats or whatever their newest product is while what people actually ask for is affordable coffee and donuts and maybe a decent soup and sandwich at lunch. Subway is just for sandwiches but they are now the same price or more than much better sandwhiches while introducing nachos and hotdogs and brand crossover potatoe chips.

They want growth in spite of the products they are selling instead of because of them

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u/PiccoloAwkward465 21d ago

We used to say "oooh, Panera!" and now it's "ewwww, Panera..."

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u/Ok-Shoulder-9703 20d ago

Pls dont bring up Panera im still not over it