How Is McDonalds Like MLM??

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I'm a big believer in the keeping to
the basics. There are many people
out there that feel they have to do
the most complicated of things,
otherwise there not doing the right
things.

More often than not, it's the simple
basics ... the fundamentals my friends
that are the real driving forces behind
success. Many people either get away
from them or never get to them.

Think about how Ray Kroc created
McDonalds ... they don't have the best
and biggest burgers (BY FAR!) ... they just
follow a simple basic system each and
every time and that's why they have grown
to the size that they are.

Keep to the fundamentals and try not to
get so caught up in the hype that most
people are selling online.

Keep rising to the TOP!
Eric~
#mcdonalds #mlm
  • Profile picture of the author RichOnlineCEO
    I often end up shaking my head at a lot of people who do the most ridiculous things to get money. Keep it simple!

    A very good point and well made!
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  • Profile picture of the author onera
    But so also most fast fast food businesses who stick to some basic process. McDonalds was the first movers and had the first movers advantage. They also found a need, the speedee service system, and filled that need. Others like burger king etc. copied their success and did very good as well.
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  • Profile picture of the author robd1302
    I read a quote somewhere that "McDonalds is a multi-billion dollar business run by teenagers and old people" - the point being that when you create processes that anyone can follow, your costs go way down, and you can charge rock-bottom prices, and still make a killing.

    Even the lowliest diner needs a "chef" - someone who has been trained and knows how to prepare meals. McDonalds (and many other fast food chains) have such streamlined processes that a teenager can be trained for a day and a half, and be able to make everything on their menu in under a minute.

    The same applies to many of us. If we can build a business with processes that nearly anyone could be trained to follow, we can outsource much of it for low prices, and make a killing.
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    • Profile picture of the author willN
      Originally Posted by robd1302 View Post

      I read a quote somewhere that "McDonalds is a multi-billion dollar business run by teenagers and old people" - the point being that when you create processes that anyone can follow, your costs go way down, and you can charge rock-bottom prices, and still make a killing.

      Even the lowliest diner needs a "chef" - someone who has been trained and knows how to prepare meals. McDonalds (and many other fast food chains) have such streamlined processes that a teenager can be trained for a day and a half, and be able to make everything on their menu in under a minute.

      The same applies to many of us. If we can build a business with processes that nearly anyone could be trained to follow, we can outsource much of it for low prices, and make a killing.
      amen to that.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ron Killian
    Sure it helps McDonalds was the first on the scene, but yes they systems sure pay off. Branding has to be a big part of it as well.

    Funny how BK's burgers are better, yet they are dead here and McD's is almost always packed. We even know the food is bad for us, yet the drones keep piling in.

    Think I'm getting off topic.
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  • Profile picture of the author OmarNegron
    good point my friend.

    Staying focus and keep it simple. That would be called having the slight edge philosophy
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  • Profile picture of the author shane_k
    If you really want to learn about Mcdonalds buy a book on their company.

    I bought this book from Chapters up here in Canada, I don't remember the exact title but it was completely red with the Golden Arches on the front and talks about the rise and history of Mcdonalds. It is a great book about business and franchising and if I remember correctly it was written by one of the CEO's of Mcdonalds.

    And then read The E-myth by Micheal Gerber.

    The E-myth is a must for anyone wanting to start a business.


    Thanks

    Shane_k
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Oksa
    How is McDonald's like MLM?

    Neither one allows you to do anything creative. You MUST toe the company line or face severe consequences. You don't really "own" your own business, just the right to follow someone else's rules.

    The difference between the two? I like McDonald's.

    All the best,
    Michael
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    • Profile picture of the author Shane F
      Ray developed the system before he even tested his first burger. That being said if you have a system, you should be able to plug in any affiliate or other product into that system and sell it and make money. Dont deviate from the proven system.
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      • Profile picture of the author MaskedMarketer
        Originally Posted by Michael Oksa View Post

        How is McDonald's like MLM?
        Originally Posted by Eric Goldstein View Post

        follow a simple basic system
        thats how
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  • Profile picture of the author RonnyLua
    One word:

    McDonaldization.
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