think that the best way to [deal with the disaster] is simply to write a huge check to the very government agency that failed so spectacularly. |
War is never economically beneficial except for those in position to profit from war expenditures. |
We are, of course, proud of the many accomplishments we have achieved over the past 40 years. That said, I am even more excited about our plans for the future. |
What it comes down to is it's still fashionable to dislike McDonald's. McDonald's is still growing and consumers are spending more money [to eat there]. I'll bet some of those who said they dislike it are still customers. |
White Castle has a unique position in the Midwest. It is a cult brand that has developed a strong, loyal following. |
Without question, we're seeing a slowdown, ... They'll have one glass of wine instead of two, or they're skipping the appetizers. |
You run the risk of customers trading down, which drives down check averages and hurts profits. |