Recall issued for 38,000 GM vehicles in Canada over software safety glitch
Transport Canada has issued a recall for 38,000 General Motors (GM) vehicles for safety risks related to a software glitch, the agency reported in a notice on Wednesday.
McDonald's has and customers are eating it up.
Sales at McDonald's U.S. restaurants open at least 13 months jumped 3.7 per cent in the second quarter, the company said Tuesday.
That growth was driven by higher menu prices and "value offerings" on its regular menu and through its app, according to McDonald's.
Restaurant chains have been raising menu prices as , both because their own costs are rising and because they see that customers are not shying away from paying more. But consumers could push back eventually, so McDonald's is taking baby steps.
"We're taking smaller, more frequent price increases because it gives us the flexibility to be able to see how consumers are reacting and then adjust if or when necessary," said CFO Kevin Ozan during an analyst call Tuesday.
"Even though we're pushing through pricing, the consumer is tolerating it well," CEO Chris Kempczinski noted. That's in part because McDonald's has lots of lower-cost value options. "We're still doing very well from a value score standpoint," he said.
Ozan noted that some of McDonald's customers, particularly those with lower incomes, are avoiding combo meals and opting for . That could be a cheaper menu item or a limited-time deal.
McDonald's has been offering some freebies to customers, provided they are part of the brand's and order through the McDonald's app. Earlier this month, for example, the chain gave away free fries to those customers in honor of "National French Fry Day." Late last year, the to give away freebies to app users.
And McDonald's has had , which allows customers to order favorite items of musicians and other stars they admire.
Customers may also feel like they're getting a better value at a fast-food joint because they're spending so much more at the supermarket. , not adjusted for seasonal swings, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics earlier this month. In that period, menu prices grew a relatively modest 7.7 per cent.
"Food at home has increased pricing significantly faster than what ... McDonald's and others in our industry have done," said Kempczinski Tuesday. "I don't know what the impact of that is. But certainly, we expect that there is some benefit."
Consumers may eventually pull back spending, however, .
During the call, Kempczinski noted that consumer sentiment is weak in Europe. "That's one area of concern," he said.
Transport Canada has issued a recall for 38,000 General Motors (GM) vehicles for safety risks related to a software glitch, the agency reported in a notice on Wednesday.
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