The Best Idea Yet đ The Happy Meal: A Delicious McMystery | 1
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Oct 15, 2024 The Happy Meal, with over 35 billion sold, is more than just food; it plays a pivotal role in childhood nostalgia. Discover its debated origins, from a busy mom in Guatemala to an ad man in Kansas City. Dive into McDonald's 'window of loyalty' strategy and learn how they became a leading toy distributor, even outshining Hasbro. The podcast takes you through a journey that reveals the cultural impact of this iconic meal, reshaping fast food forever.
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McDonald's Guatemala
- Yolanda Fernandez de Cofinho, a mom of five, opened the first McDonald's in Guatemala in 1974.
- She attended Hamburger University to learn McDonald's franchise management.
The Ronald Menu
- Doña Yoli noticed kids weren't finishing their meals, leading parents to avoid McDonald's.
- This sparked the idea of a smaller, kid-friendly meal to attract families.
Group Order Dilemma
- The "group order dilemma" highlights how one person's preferences can influence a group's decision.
- Doña Yoli realized appealing to kids was crucial to attracting families to McDonald's.
