While I think Starbucks is overvalued, I do not believe McDonalds represents any significant threat to Starbucks business. The reason people go into Starbucks (and buy its products) is ambiance, not convenience. These are not really the same people who frequent McDonalds. However, the strategy could still generate significant increased cash flow for McDonalds, whether or not it is at the expense of Starbucks.

mac d needs to sell a lunch steak sandwish on french btrak and fried chicken in a basket and they will be un stopable

I go to McDonalds for one thing only and that's when I have a craving for a big mac. I could care less what other stuff they add onto their menu.

when are they going to add a veggie or soy burger for those of us who wont eat any form of meat???

McDonalds food is killing all the uninformed people in this country. WATCH the vido SUPERSIZE ME, then if you want to die slowly EAT UP!!!!

When will people realize that the money that they waste DAILY on this crap is not only killing them but making them broke too? All of this stuff is great once in a while, but was never meant to be a daily indulgence. WAKE UP!! Corporate America thinks you're lazy, stupid and as easily led like cattle.

Sorry Lois, anybody that doesn't know by now that McDonalds (or any other fast food) isn't health food deserves their hardened arteries...

Its a 'long story' but, the corporate 'honchos' at Starbucks were not very cooperative at one time, so, I guess Starbucks will get what it deserves, in the end...............

Would be nice if McD goes and gets smothies...and the people who go to Strarbucks...if you can aford them you don't have to worry about prices.

In God's Love

McDonald's??

That some people actually feed this garbage to their own children just boggles the mind.

I wouldn't eat that monkey chow if you held a gun to my head.

THIS IS WHAT IS MAKING EVERYBODY FAT AND LAZY. FAST FOOD IS THE REAL CULPRIT THAT IS KILLING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!

McDonald's offers some healthy alternatives like grilled chicken, salads, apples instead of fries. I think they are listening and don't want to lose
profits because of a new health conscious public.
Starbuck's offers s ome pretty unhealthy food choices themselves, liek cheese cake, criossants.

I agree with Satya. The Starbucks and McD's demographic couldn't be more different, with the exception of the 10 or 15% that may frequent both.

McD is a great company which knows what to do. They are introducing more healthy meals. They have a wide variaty of meals to choose from. It's your choise.

Yeah... even though they have a variety of meals, though, Ronald McDonald is creepy...

I think what i said was about this subject more so then alot of the ones you posted

ok everyone who is saying that mc-donalds is unhealthy is right, however it's ok to eat it once in a while. it tastes a a lot better than celery or brocilli, thats for sure.Keep in mind also that "super size me" was made like 10 years ago.Mc-donalds food has got a little more healthy since then (i.e. 0trans fat, apls, milk)Now i rlly dont think that introducing that stuff is gonna compete with starbucks for the same reason Gabriel said "people come to starbucks mainly for ambiance not convienince)Trust me there are a lot less mc-donalds addicts then starbucks addicts.

Starbucks is like a cancer. It keeps growing and getting worse by the day. And honestly their coffee is not that good. To me it's harsh and bitter. For what I would spend on one 24 oz. cup of their coffee, I can buy a whole pound of espresso beans and make my own at home with much better flavor. And I think McD's should concern themselves with other things than trying to keep up with Starbucks. If anything the two should come up with an idea to merge together and completely rule the world.

How about Wendy's and their $2.20 Large drinks? A liter can still be had for .99cents.

To all of you that want to tell everybody what to eat ,drink & smoke. This is america shut up and just live your own life. Imposeing your view's on the rest of the world has got to stop most of you never served a day for this country so shut up and be glad for the choices we still have here and for the men & women that made it that way.