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Jan 27, 2009 -- McDonald's still going strong in a down economy

Five years ago, we were in the throes of the Supersize Me era and McDonald's was in full retreat from the food police. Today, however, the anti-McDonald's mentality seems to have lost some of its steam. The company continues to report positive earnings quarter after quarter.

Clark has modified his eating habits and usually has chicken at McDonald's instead of beef. In fact, McDonald's now sells more chicken than beef. Who would have ever thought that?!

The penny-pincher was recently at a McDonald's while a McCafé was being added on site. McCafés typically have bistro tables, a fountain and fancy coffees and pastries on the menu. One of their main selling points is that they offer Starbucks-style drinks at a McDonald's kind of price. The first U.S. experiments with McCafés took place in Raleigh, N.C., and now future rollouts are planned for more locations.

Clark still thinks McDonald's is a real value -- he orders off the dollar menu -- so get ready to post on Clark Stinks if you are anti-McDonald's!

Their food is not necessarily bad for you; it all depends on what you choose to eat off the menu. For example, Clark's daughter prefers the package of apple slices to the fries at the fast-food restaurant.

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  • Do It Yourself
    At home, make a peanut butter & jelly sandwich, with a side of fruit. Then buy a black coffee on the road. Tastes great, and not expensive!
  • McCafe
    I've had some coffee from the McCafe. It was gross. I don't care if the price is really low, I don't want to drink bad coffee.
  • What?
    Yea, gotta love Chik-Fil-A. Especially on sundays. Oops thats right, their closed.
  • Staying away
    It really does not matter to me. I can not remember the last time I wsa in a McDonald's. I like to make my own food that way I have better control over what I am eating.
  • Great Food Choices
    McDonald's has great food choices. I have lost 22 pounds and eat there a good bit, especially lunch. Southwest grilled chicken salad with the low fat balsamic vinaigrette is very good & healthy. Apple dippers and the yogurt parfaits are also great & low cal.
  • They have a Dollar Menu?
    Last I saw, our McD's took down the dollar menu
  • maybe its just better run
    Everyone will probably comment on how terrible this is, how MDonalds makes us fat (without mentioning resposibility, good parenting, tv/video games etc..) However from a business stand point McDonalds is a well run operation from top to bottom - this is why they profit, they see trends, market will and please the consumer. The blame of fat kids goes to many aspects not just the golden arches.
  • McDonalds
    GO CHick-Fil-A!!! Best service, best treatment of employees, best fast food by far, great prices.
  • Mcdonalds food
    Clark, you keep eating that fast-food diet you love so much and your lower intestines will be so full of goop, you'll waddle instead of walk.
  • Would you like chicken with your salt and fat?

    http://www.diet-blog.com/archives/2006/03/19/mcdonalds_chicken_selects_tricked_again.php
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