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McDonald’s Marketing Strategies
The Company Today
Operates more than 35,000 outlets in
more than 119 countries.
More than 1.9 million
employees worldwide
Generated $25.4
billion in revenues in
the year 2015. Also
owns assets worth $38
billion worldwide.
Reasons For
Success
Consistency: Same
quality throughout the world
both in terms of products and
services
Innovation: Introduction of
innovative products and services to
enhance customer experience
CLEANLINESS:- Strong
emphasis on cleanliness, quality
and customer service.
Strong focus on building
of brand equity through
Smart choice of brand
elements
Holistic marketing
activities
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Risks Faced By The Company
Associated with obesity all
over the world. Health
conscious customers
shifting to healthier
alternatives. Food safety
issues also exist.Rivals are offering
more customization
options to lure in
customers.
Expanding too fast  Dip
in quality
Competition
How to overcome those risks
Introducing healthier items
Study market risks and
avoid them by research
Innovate their product
line and marketing
strategy
Marketing strategies
Marketing Segmentation
India China
Japan
Geographic segmentation
catering to needs of local market
Risks McDonald’s may face in future
Rising competition
in the market
Association with
obesity
Rapid expansion -> deteriorating
quality and service
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Disclaimer
Created by Hardik, Thapar University, Patiala,
during a marketing internship by Prof. Sameer
Mathur, IIM Lucknow