AYUSHA MAKEN (180280) How the journey started? • Founded in 1940 by Richard and Maurice McDonald.
• Ray kroc , a multi-mixer
salesman, franchised hamburger restaurant fom Mcdonald brothers in 1955. •Domestic and international expansion with reinforced quality ,service ,cleanliness and value. •Product line expansion and widespread advertising •The company is found in 119 countries ,more than 34,000 restaurants Serving 70 million consumers , Employing 42000 people REASON FOR SUCCESS Consistency in quality,service,cleanliness and value. Innovation in the products to stay updated. Affordablity of product attracts masses. 2003 STRATEGY Brand revitalization through brand extension
Local restaurants to adapt regional tastes
Competition Smart choice of brand elements
Holistic marketing activities
• promotes the idea of Sharing with friends
•Targeting family ,kids and youngsters with Happy Meal
What risks do you think McDonald’s will face in future? •Growing Health conscious people avoiding too much fat products .obesity a serious concern.
•Competitors are offering
healthier options
•With large expansion
compromise in quality •The company included healthy foods in menu
• Making products more affordable, refurbishing restaurants
What are McDonald’s core brand values ? Have these changed over the years? • Easy and enjoyable food experience for its customers • Proper geographic and demographic segmentation to lure customers • Believes that a well trained individuals can work effectively to serve better. • quality, service, cleanliness and value • fairness ,honesty and integrity and high moral ethics. • Virtue of social responsibility ,runs Ronald Mcdonald charitable house. • Affordable products for all class of consumers. • Innovation to enhance customer experience. How has McDonald’s grown its brand equity over the years ? How has it changed in different economic times and in different parts of the world?Explain
• Smart choice of brand elements. For example-
Ronald McDonald to target children and families for a happy time. • Through its holistic marketing activities. • Brand extensions like McCafe. • “I’m lovin it campaign”. • Refurbishing restaurant,1$ menu • Plan to win strategy. • The company’s mission has changed from ‘’being the world’s best quick service restaurant’’ to ‘’our customers’ favorite place and way to eat’’ SUMMARY
World’s leading hamburger fast food chain.
Ray kroc franchised it in 1955 and expanded it worldwide Reinforced cleanliness, service, quality and value. Targeted children and youngsters Opened Ronald Mcdonald house to help fight lukemia. Expansion lead to a decrease in quality 2003 implemented Plan to Win. Local restaurants for regional taste. obesity leading people to avoid fat product ,serious concern for company. Created brand equity though brand elements and brand extension. I’m lovin it campaign running currently.