WHY I LOVE MICKEY D's (Mc Donald's)

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McDonald's! 

Ever wonder why Mickey D's remains one of the largest and most progressive food chains here and abroad, serving more than 63 Million customers daily? It is because they stick to ALL the corporate values they have formulated and abide by their social responsibilities. Mickey D's people value their customers, giving them quality food, a welcoming environment and clean facilities. They work ethically (conducting business honestly, fairly and with integrity), are committed to their people, strive to continually improve and give back to their communities. They even have a Mc Donald's System which employs a "three legged stool" business model, wherein they respect the balance of the three groups within (owners, customers and suppliers). Recently, they have dropped their egg supplier due to cruelty and unsanitary facilities, as seen in an undercover video (http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/mcdonalds-dumps-mcmuffin-egg-factory-health-concerns/story?id=14976054#.Tsd0_5Txrv0). This means that the company ensures that all members of their business model, employs all the same values they uphold and care for. Because of this, one should never wonder why it has remained at the top of its business genre for so many years. 

MEMORIES...

While growing up, Mickey D's or McDo (http://www.mcdonalds.com.ph/) (in our lingo) has been a permanent fixture in my family life. I remember the days when my dad used to cut-out ads from the newspaper on their 25 php meals (tagline : "25 pesos lang", ie, 25 pesos only). The mechanics at that time was simple, cut-out the add then present it to any chain for drive-thru or dine- in and you'd be able to get meal combos for 25 pesos only (boy oh boy, my favorite was Mc chicken, Sundae and medium Coke). Mc Donald's was also the favorite party place for birthday parties, get- togethers, meetings and even anniversaries (for the oldies reminiscing their happy childhood years). In highschool, college and med school, it was the penultimate comfort food provider for me. Even at this age, going to Mickey D's is like going home, being with friends, seeing familiar sights and smelling the aroma of a happy and bustling family kitchen (read: deep fried french fries, newly prepared burgers [and now] steaming hot brewed coffee). Even at the height of the Supersize Me video craze, Mickey D's fans here and abroad did not even flinch. Why? Because nothing can ever take away that wonderful experience of biting into something that has been lovingly and carefully prepared by a hardworking team for eager and comfort-seeking customers. Paparapapa, Love ko 'to! :)

I WISH...

How I wish that corporations or other companies in our country would employ their corporate values and stick to their standards. This will ensure quality and optimal fitness of all their products and services. Maybe if we allow ourselves to uphold our core values and company social responsibilities and expect them of our suppliers, no one would take production of their products and services for granted. We should, like Mickey D's, expect the compliance of suppliers to ethical practices and not allow sub-standard products to mar the good names of the companies we belong to. Too bad, some opt to scrimp on these vital things but unbeknownst to them, this bad attitude may boomerang in the future and leave their company in ruins. Like Mickey D's, they should set good examples to others and expect them of others as well.

 Guys, move! Wake up! IMPROVE! INNOVATE! :) 

These are my opinions, if you disagree, I RESPECT YOU so please respect mine ;)