Popular fast food franchise McDonald’s will no longer offer Happy Meals for child customers, according to reports.
The move is met with much controversy, as the company has offered the kids-oriented meal — with its signature bonus toy or activity – since the late 1970s. Reports project that the company could lose nearly $360 million a year by taking the Happy Meal off of its menu.
The reason for the decision has been debated by business publications and online rumor mills alike, with the most popular idea being that the growing appetite of the country’s children no longer find the Happy Meal sufficient. Some believe the company wants children to want and purchase more. Regardless — and expectedly — there has been an outcry from parents across the U.S.
”I just don’t understand,” said Mary Allen Witherspoon, a 41-year-old mother from Washington, Pa. “Are they trying to encourage kids to eat more? Do they want my boys to order Big Macs and large f than a normal portion? I won’t be taking my kids there any time soon.”
On the contrary, McDonald’s has been showing more of an interest in instilling better eating habits for children. Just last year, the addition of the apple slices to the Happy Meal was announced, along with a lesser portion of French fries.
”I think the message is clear,” said marketing analyst Robby Dawson. “McDonald’s simply wants to become a more adult brand. I bet by 2015, you’ll see a lot of missing ball pits and kid-centric imagery in the restaurant. Everything will begin to look a little classier — a little more for Mom and Dad. They’ll probably start to roll out even more elderly-friendly products. When you think about it, it’s a pretty bold move.”
What choice do they have when the fascist are running the country?
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Is that what the new happy meal looks like? And what's with that elephant?
About time. The bold move would be for people to stop eating at Mcdonalds, not stopping the ‘happy’ meals.
That's the final straw…I'm done with McDonalds
Kids could always order from the dollar menu. Of course, thered be no toy, but remember: its a restaurant, not a toy store. I dont know about other places, but they removed the Playland from the McDonalds in town.
Mickey D's – Happy Meals = sad kids.
Good! The kids may actually live longer now.
Its very unhealthy….. BUT THEY ARE RELEASING NEW MY LITTLE PONY TOYS!!!! IM GETTING PINKIE PIE!! LONG LIVE BRONYS AND THERE MAGICAL FRIENDSHIP *derp derp derp*
NOOO!!!!!
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here we are, 2013. what now, ronald?
actually i enjoy the ad clip lol
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