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by John F. Love (Author)
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  • Paperback: 496 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam USA; Revised edition edition (1 Dec 1995)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0553347594
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553347593
  • Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.2 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 69,601 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Discusses the people, the strategies, and the innovations that turned a hamburger stand into a multi-billion-dollar corporation that revolutionized an industry and influenced the culture of America.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great story of entrepreneurship, 9 Aug 2006
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I was expecting to read about globalisation, food miles, junk food and how McDonald's have promoted factory farming. What I got was the story of McDonald's growth from one restaurant to a world-wide chain and when I saw what a big volume it is I wasn't sure if it would sustain my interest. Actually it was fascinating because John Love conveys the passion of its founders for their business and for constantly seeking ways of better satisfying their customers and making the business more efficient. This is a great capitalist story, like Sam Walton's account of how he built Walmart. The author, at the start, proclaims his independence, but he doesn't hide his admiration. The book has lots of stories of the enterprising people who built McDonald's and what drove them, and about how the delicate balance between McDonald's and its franchisees was maintained to mutual benefit. Although it doesn't cover recent developments I'd recommend this book as a lively account of the creation of an amazingly successful business.
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5.0 out of 5 stars From humble beginnings to a worldwide phenomenon, 31 Dec 2005
By Dashwood2 (Cambridge, UK) - See all my reviews
With the likes of Super-Size Me, Fast Food Nation, and the McLibel Two taking the headlines in recent years this book makes a refreshing change. Quite simply, this is an unbiased business book documenting how the company became the global phenomenon it is today. Parts of it reminded me of my childhood when the first McDonalds restaurant opened in my home town.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Truly Amazing, 11 Aug 2001
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An absolutely fascinating book. I kept fellow Co-Workers gripped with my tales and useless trivia for weeks. This book could have been awful but a good writer and a great success story pull it through.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Potential Franchiesee's Please Read
A well written book and extremly insightfull. A must if you are considering buying a franchise. If you are interested in managing your business better, worth a read too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The History of McDonalds
I borrowed this for a report on globalisation of food although not directly focusing on that aspect. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting insight
I bought this book as I work in fast food-indeed I was working at McDonald's at the time of the purchase, however I think this book will be of interest to anyone, regardless of... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars tasty hamburger
the writer has really outlined the largest fast food organisation very nicely. the incidents about kroc, mcdonalds brothers, sonneborn and turner are worth reading. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend this book to friends in business.
An amazing story, a brilliant lesson on franchising and the secrets behind the success of McDonalds. Love them or loathe them, read this and you will understand them.
Published on 28 Jun 2000 by ajfindlay@findlayjames.prestel...

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb insight into the history of this giant fast food Co
Although mainly based on US operations, this book is a must for any person seriously interested in becoming a franchisee in McDonald's. Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2000 by darryl@email.com

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