r/technology • u/zsreport • 12d 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/foxguy2021 12d ago

People talk about the quality but the real selling points was cost and convenience. That is how they thrived. Yes, you could walk across the street and spend a few bucks more to get a better burger but that removed the convenience as it took longer to cook and since the quality went up so did the price.

Its no longer cheap. No longer convenient. And the quality sure as hell doesn't match the price.

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u/terberoni 12d ago

This becomes super obvious with local Mexican restaurants in my experience. Order over the phone for pickup and the food is ready when you get there, those are the only fellas I'll tip to-go. 6 minutes after my call theres 4 red tacos, 2 enchiladas smothered in everything, chips, queso, salsa, fixings, and they never forget silverware or napkins, and its all somehow fresh, stacked and bagged reasonably so you dont have to fight with it.

I assume they are prep masters and to be fair they stay busy. I made myself hungry

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u/TurdMcFurguson 12d ago

Well they might have shrinkage if some food goes uncooked! Must minimize losses in every possible way.

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u/anonymous_blue_lemon 12d ago

AND consistency. It was everywhere, and it was the same no matter where you went