What do McDonalds customers want?

Jen Kirley

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#11
I want a McRib sandwich. They hardly ever have them, and when they do the sandwiches are gone too soon, not to return for what seems like years.

I want a chocolate "milk" shake made with lowfat yogurt, as it used to be--and not filled with air, please.

I want the playground to be very clean and safe for the little ones. When traveling long distances by car, these playgrounds are very important! I have seen a wide variety of playground conditions, alas.
 
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Howard Atkins

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#12
Craig H. said:
Ah, well in that case, their fairly new salads, with the grilled chicken, might be worth a try for some of you. My favorite is the "Ceasars".

What strikes me, with more than McDonald's, is how there has been concern about high fat diets for some time now, but the Atkins thing, to me, seems to have had a quicker, and possibly deeper, impact. Anyone agree?
Just to say that the Atkins thing has got nothing to do with me.
 

Hershal

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#13
It has been my observation so far that Atkins compliant and heart friendly appear to be nearly mutually exclusive......Atkins seems to have high sodium and colesterol. I may be wrong, but every place I have checked, that is what I have seen.

Besides, Subway makes better salads, although Outback has the best Ceasar's.....

Hershal
 

Randy

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#14
As the brother of a sister that has been part owner of 8 McD's I can lay claim to about 30 years personal experience with this organization. I can also speak from the position of a former store manager (part time many yaers ago).

Years ago the motto of McDonald's was QSC (Quality Service Cleanliness). Maybe they're trying to go back to the roots of the company that Ray Kroc founded. McDonalds used to be the standard, the benchmark for the industry. Quite possibly the recent changes in management may be pumping a breath of fresh air into this company that has gone stale.
 
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Craig H.

#15
Howard Atkins said:
Just to say that the Atkins thing has got nothing to do with me.

Oops, sorry Howard. Of course I was talking about the Atkins diet, where carbo intake is limited. Maybe this is limited to the U.S.?

Some folks blame this diet craze for the problems that Krispy Kreme (a donut company) is having, along with some other bakers.

Personally, I'll have a donut with that sandwich, please!
 

SteelMaiden

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#16
Micky D's...ya know, I don't hardly ever stop there anymore, but I would have starved to death in college without them.

Part of the McDonald's charm for me IS the unhealthful food choices. I go there when I am tired of eating right. A Big Mac and fries will fulfill my cravings for starch, salt, grease and cholesterol. Two "all beef" patties... plus I get special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun!:lmao:

What would I like to see? Customer service sux around here. The employees are rude, and slow (mentioned before). When I was in high school and a bunch of my friends worked at McD's they all ran around with that smile planted on their faces like they would immediately be vaporized if it slipped. Now, I am reminded of wanted posters when I walk in. Cleanliness is either not what I remembered or it has gone down hill also. But, like I said, I think most of the problems are regional, I stopped at McD's the last time I went home and it was pretty much as I remembered. So maybe what I want is some sort of continuity from one part of the country to the other. I also wish that my Big Mac was hotter...can we calibrate those heat lamps, please?

I am glad to see that there are some menu items being added that are geared to a healthier eating style, but I just don't see McDonald's as my healthy food center. It is my escape from reality to a slower, less hectic memories place.

As for the discussion on the Atkins Diet. Being part time in the health field through my volunteer rescue squad work, I haven't talked to a nurse, doctor, or PA yet that recommends it for the long haul. Many of them will say, go ahead and use it to jump start your diet efforts if you are extremely overweight. But, once you've lost the first twenty pounds, switch back to a healthy eating and excercise plan. There is no information out there as to long term effects, but remember the first "version" of the Atkins all protein diet? Heart attack city.
 
J
#17
SteelMaiden said:
As for the discussion on the Atkins Diet. Being part time in the health field through my volunteer rescue squad work, I haven't talked to a nurse, doctor, or PA yet that recommends it for the long haul. Many of them will say, go ahead and use it to jump start your diet efforts if you are extremely overweight. But, once you've lost the first twenty pounds, switch back to a healthy eating and excercise plan. There is no information out there as to long term effects, but remember the first "version" of the Atkins all protein diet? Heart attack city.
Just for another point. Atkins was recommended to me by my Doctor. Not because I am overweight, (6 ft, 170 lbs) but because my blood work showed that my cholesterol was fine and my triglicerides (sp) were over the top. Definately flirting with diabetes.

Got the book, read it closely and followed its advise carefully. So did my wife who wanted to lose some pounds. She lost 35 lbs, with no increase in cholesteral and I got my triglicerides undercontrol without increasing my cholesteral.

When it comes to atkins, don't listen to your "brother-in-law". Get the book, and get checked out by your doc.

Remember that, by and large in the animal kingdom, herbavores are large strong critters always eating and with the herd mentality. Carnivores are sleek fast critters who eat less and when they do, its usually a herbavore. :lol: :truce:

All in Fun guys.

James
 
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Rob Nix

#18
When it comes to atkins, don't listen to your "brother-in-law". Get the book, and get checked out by your doc.
I second what James said above! I was #195, doc said try the Atkins diet, I read the book, and lost #45 (of which I've gained back about #10 - but that's OK) and have been maintaining for 2 years.

Most people mistake attempts people make to lose weight on the first phase of the diet (all protein, fat, no carbs) with what the book says at the end: add more fruits, veggies, GOOD carbs; but stay away from sugar, processed white flour, junk food, etc. I've been able to find a good balance.

So I would like to see McDonald's include whole wheat breads/buns (or "wraps" like Subway) rather than that unbiquitous white stuff.
 

Wes Bucey

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#20
If you are weight conscious, remember only one thing (bad grammar intended):

"It don't go on your hips unless it goes through your lips."

I know several fat (morbidly obese) folks who are religiously Vegan - not even dairy or egg - absolutely no animal products. The simple fact is they graze all day long just like herd animals and get no exercise to offset their calorie intake.

The same thing goes for Atkins, South Beach, Zone, Drinking Man's and most other diets which stress which products to eat versus how many calories of those products to eat.

Same goes for restaurants and specialty stores like Dunkin Donuts, Baskin Robbins, et al. Just don't pig out. They don't sell poison - they sell empty calories.

I know one fellow who is trim and lean at 60 - he eats 1/2 a donut and throws the rest away. Same with an ice cream cone. He normally drinks club soda, but if he takes an alcoholic beverage, he will nurse the same one all night, sometimes adding more ice. He doesn't do it consciously any more. He has managed to set his own "appetite meter" to stop when he has had enough. He doesn't indulge in any food fads and will eat ANY kind of food. He just doesn't order more than he wants to eat.
 
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