portugal are tops in everything

martin · Post by **martin** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:42 pm

yes indeedy...the head of the e.u is of course portuguese...jose marinho (spilling?) top coach of league champions chelsea - and now say no more
portugal is top of the big macs...mmmmm read and enjoy..

McDonald's Portugal elected the best in Europe
McDonald's Portugal has been distinguished with the prize for the best performance in Europe in 2005, namely due to the creation of the segment "Sopissima" and to the laying of the first stone of "Ronald McDonald's House".

The prize, awarded in Italy, "distinguishes the development of McDonald's Portugal throughout 2005" and reflects the performance of the brand, the results obtained and the work of relations with the community, refers the company in a communication.

McDonald's Europe presents the greatest sales growth of the last 10 years, with a growth of 2,6% against 2004, they add.

The Portuguese company points out two projects developed in 2005 due to its originality and "capitalisation of the efforts on the level of social responsibility": the creation, development and launching of a segment of exclusively Portuguese products, the "Sopissima" and the laying of the first stone of the "Ronald McDonald House" in Lisboa.

For the Portuguese company of the North-American group, this prize "signifies the public recognition of a continuous effort realised by the brand in terms of values and principles".

These principles relate to their objective of having "the capacity of adapting its products and services to the needs of the consumers", they state.

McDonald's currently hold 116 restaurants in Portugal, 85% of which are managed by Portuguese companies under a franchising regime.

In 2004, sales of McDonald's Portugal increased 7%, to 163,2 million euros, higher than initial expectations, whose estimations point to a growth of 4,5%.

McDonald's, world leader in the sector of fast food restaurants, has more than 30 thousand units spread around the world.

maddi · Post by **maddi** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:51 pm

Oh well that's all right then - no social or economic problems in Portugal at all - phew what a relief

Maddi

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:54 pm

none whatsever..tis a veritable paradise....make mine a big mac with extra fries please (easy on the salt maddi)

martin

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:57 pm

no social or economic problems in Portugal at all

What exactly has that to do with sales of mcdonald's in Portugal? Or is it just another whine.

maddi · Post by **maddi** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 8:01 pm

It is an inane and yet subtley ironic comment - sorry to have confused you

Maddi

djprescott · Post by **djprescott** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 7:52 am

maddi wrote:It is an inane and yet subtley ironic comment - sorry to have confused you

Maddi

You're just too subtle Maddi!

Jaylay · Post by **Jaylay** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 10:16 am

Heard that McDonald's are going to sell soup in their outlets in Portugal, as it is the biggest consumer of soup in Europe.

Spam Man · Post by **Spam Man** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 10:26 am

That's Souper news

They will be doing Spam Burgers next............I hope

P.s Maddi whine!!never........Subtle....I don't think so! inane......Yep!

djprescott · Post by **djprescott** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 10:37 am

Spam Man wrote: P.s Maddi whine!!never........Subtle....I don't think so! inane......Yep!

Now I'm confused!

maddi · Post by **maddi** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 6:51 pm

Just ignore him - bless

nightrider · Post by **nightrider** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 12:09 am

http://www.satyamag.com/may97/mclibel.html