TDL Group Ltd

Article Abstract:

TDL Group Ltd. continues to expand its quick-service coffee chain after its merger with Wendy's International in December 1995. The company saw coffee sales increase in 1997, capturing 40% of its total sales of $1,030 million, an improvement of 8% from the previous year. Market share in the coffee and doughnut sector in Canada also improved to 47.9%, but the most important growth was in its expansion of units in the last decade from 450 to 1,578. In 1997 TDL opened new 156 branches in Canada and 57 in the US and will continue to expand, with plans for additional 160 units in Canada and 40 locations in the US.

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Continues to expand its quick-service coffee chain after merging with Wendy's International in December 1995

TDL Group Ltd.

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At what price?

Article Abstract:

Restaurateurs do a balancing act when it comes to pricing menus, careful not to overprice their restaurants out of the market nor sell too cheaply. For instance, Larry Stewart, chef of the Hardware Grill in Edmonton, says the restaurant does regular monthly inventories to determine costs and menu prices. He added that they go by customer response, emphasizing that they have yet to have a patron who complained about their prices. Other restaurant owners would also not hesitate to raise the price of a dish so long as diners are told that the dish is special and worth more.

Commercial Food Services, Food services

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McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Ltd

Article Abstract:

McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Ltd. had a successful year in 1997, with most of the efforts concentrated on research and development. In Canada, the company, which had 1997 sales of $1,817 million, tested the "Made For You" operational system and converted over 40% of its outlets with the concept. The new process in McDonald's is intended to intensify customer service with better-prepared food. The company also good results in 1997, with the help of its 10-year alliance with Disney as well as the success of its McHappy Meals concept.

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Has a successful year in 1997, with most of the efforts concentrated on research and development

McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Ltd.

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