Interesting article about McDonalds in Europe:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25784705/
Europe is now McDonald's largest region by revenues, despite having roughly one-quarter the number of outlets as the U.S.
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To make the Golden Arches a place where Europeans want to hang out necessitated a major design overhaul....The bold red-and-yellow plastic signage has been replaced by muted facades in dark olive and yellow, and the 1970s-style interiors have given way to more elegant spaces. Retro plastic and Formica fittings are gone, supplanted by wood, leather, and stainless steel. Many outlets are even kitted out with wireless Internet connections and "egg" chairs designed by Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. This year, McDonald's will invest $800 million on opening 150 restaurants (up from 80 in 2007) and remodeling existing company-owned outlets.
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If you don't fancy a Big Mac in the branch at the Piazza di Spagna in Rome, you can order pasta freshly cooked to order. In France, McDonald's serves wine and runs an annual promotion called Le Saga du Fromage, where instead of the usual cheddar, burgers are topped with beloved French cheeses such as Reblochon.
What do you think about the McDonalds invasion?
16 years
you can buy beer in a lot of european maccas - this fact alone makes it considerably better than any fast food chain north america or ANZ has to offer.
'ill have a large big mac meal and a beer thanks' - how can you go wrong?
im sure the size of the meals vs the price has something to do with it too.
16 years
What do you think about the McDonalds invasion?
McDonalds is a pest. Let´s "dismantle" them, José-Bové-style. :D
15 years
ahh...another american gift to the world - obesity and heart disease thanks to McDonald's.
...though i might be tempted to go in if i could get a beer!
15 years
Well, I guess it´s the same with beer. There is nothing wrong with a beer or three once in a while - but if you´re an alcoholic it only makes the brewery happy. McD has a lot of "heavy users" and wants more; they even try hard to get children addicted to their stuff, knowing full well the consequences for them. Bastards.
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