Utah Helps Save Struggling McDonald's

McDonald’s global revenue has declined due to international boycotts. This downturn was partly triggered by a franchisee in Israel who expressed support for Israel on behalf of McDonald’s. Additionally, there have been other politically charged discussions about the company supporting one side or the other in various conflicts.

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We won’t delve into the numerous accusations and counterpoints, but it is interesting to note that sales in the United States, including in Utah, were up. Some even say this increase was significant enough to stabilize the company despite its global sales plummeting.

Here are a few reasons you should pat yourself on the back for helping the company when it was down on its luck:

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That time you dropped your shake in the parking lot while trying to juggle your keys and other bags as you got into the car. You could have gone without, but instead, you turned around and got a fresh one before continuing.

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When you swore you would not get a meal, planning to stick to your resolve to just buy a sandwich, drink water, and eat a salad back at the office. Instead, you ordered a combo meal, which helped save the company.

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How about when you were running the grand kids to get a bite, and word spread as you loaded the car? Soon, like rabbits, other kids appeared, hungry and ready to go with you. You could have aborted the mission and run back into the house to hide, but you soldiered on and got everyone a meal because it was easier than fighting with their parents.

For these reasons and more, you should congratulate yourself for helping to save one of the great institutions of our time.

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