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28 quotes by Jim Cantalupo

James Richard "Jim" Cantalupo (November 14, 1943 – April 19, 2004) was an American businessman. He served as chairman and chief executive officer of McDonald's Corporation until his sudden death by heart attack at the age of 60. Two days after his death, MacDonalds Japan president Fujita likewise died of a heart attack.
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Ronald has had bicycle safety and safety in the home. Yes, Ronald is McDonald's, second most recognised figure after Santa Claus, and there's... →

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I talked about 12 to 18 months, and that's about reaffirming our foundation for sustained growth: getting the discipline back, getting the basics... →

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We cover hamburgers, chicken, veggie burgers, salads, we've got a pretty broad range. To me, McDonald's isn't only about the food.... →

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But we had a pretty diversified portfolio of businesses around the world and things tended to offset each other. But one or two years ago, we had a... →

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McDonald's is almost 50 years old. For 47 years we had a pretty consistent track record of being able to deliver admirable sales.

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You have got to have discipline and focus - on the customer and how you run the business.

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And ours is a business that requires discipline and focus.

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And so if your competitors aren't growing, if there isn't a competitive reason to grow, and you want focus and discipline to add customers to... →

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When you're doing that you lose your focus on the discipline of the business, and how you train people at Hamburger University, and everybody... →

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I think we have a great track record on being relevant, on identifying consumer trends, needs and wants.

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But, on balance, we seized the marketplace. We've got a great infrastructure. And yes it's struggling in some areas because of some external... →

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Playtime and toys are good for kids, or they wouldn't buy them. McDonald's can provide that experience. And having dinner with the family is... →

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Salads was a big indicator of that - there was a huge market out there for it. And why not tap it? Some of the things we are doing now around the... →

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