Negative shareholders equity means the company has more debt thanassets, at least according to the values on the balance sheet. In this case, it also means McDonald's used debt to repurchase shares. That strategy can be justified as long as the debt is easily serviceable, and the share pri...
McDonald: Nnamdi Asomugha not worth what Raiders would have had to pay himJerry McDonald
The final step in an order’s journey is the last shipping leg and delivery, called the “last mile.” This is usually the most costly and inefficient part of delivery. Last-mile logistics include home grocery delivery from a local store and package delivery by a common carrier. Before the...
Although Walmart hasn’t released an official statement regarding its decision, a common assumption is because the American retail company wants its customers to use Walmart Pay instead. Let’s find out why! 1. Does Walmart Accept Apple Pay? 2. What Are NFC Payments? 3. Why Use NFC ...
But maybe you're wondering: What is the marketing mix? Before we answer that question, let’s go back to basics and understand where the term came from; marketing. As many modern marketers have learned, the foundation of marketing is putting the right product in the right place, at the...
I still don’t understand why anyone would speed in Maurice. I understand HOW they speed in Maurice. It’s because the speed limit is below where most driver’s feel it should be. The roadway itself can handle traffic at about 10 mph faster than the speed limit allows. However, the cit...
Understanding Franchises When a business wants to increase itsmarket shareor geographical reach at a low cost, it may franchise its product and brand name. A franchise is a joint venture between a franchisor and a franchisee. The franchisor is the original business. It sells the right to use...
Viral marketing is a sales technique that involves organic or word-of-mouth information about a product or service to spread at an ever-increasing rate. The Internet and the advent of social media have greatly increased the number of viral messages in the form of memes, shares, likes, and ...
Well, the answer might be a bit more obvious than expected. Texas agrees with most of the United States on their favorite french fry, as the state selected McDonald's as their favorite fast food fry to eat. What's more interesting is that the average price people would pay for that imm...
A company is a legal entity created by an individual or group of individuals to conduct a business. Companies come in many different forms, from one-person shops to huge international corporations. Starting a company comes with risks but, if things go well, can also be the path to wealth....