Disney and McDonalds Split

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

What is really interesting is that as the focus on fast food as an agent of obesity has grown (Super Sized and Fast Food Nation particularly) McDonald's has seen a resurgence in profits and huge growth in same-store sales.

While I have no doubt that burgers and fries out sell the *healthier options* I'm curious to see what kind of profits the salads and grilled sandwiches bring in. I'm also curious to see how many people actually get carrots apple dippers instead fries and water milk or juice instead of soda in their kids happy meals. Apple dippers are dipped in carmel sauce. I wonder how much better those are for you then fries.

I put healthier options in ** because as we [should be] are all aware, after you dump on the dressing, a salad can have more calories than a burger.

Eeks. I keep editing except this one is a derail. They have a Mighty Kids meal now! It comes with a double cheese burger or a 6 peice McNuggets and is aimed at 'older' kids. Shoot, as an adult I'd order a happy meal for the 4 peice McNuggets or the single patty hamburger. With a small fries and drink it was more than enough. Portion size is another huge issue.