1. Can Alvarez Keep McDonald's Sizzling?

2. McDonalds Success In February of 2009, world wide sales up 5.4%.
58 million customers served daily
32,000 outlets world wide in 118 countries
One of only two Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks to finish 2008 with a gain. (Wal-Mart)
Profitable every year since 2003

3. Ralph Alvarez Born in Cuba 53 years old
McDonald's president and chief operating officer
Been with McDonalds since 1994
Many give him the credit for
McDonalds success

4. Reasons for Success Cut costs Utilization of data and research
Better business decisions
Succession planning
Smarter marketing
Customer service

5. Franchise
The franchise owners are closely following Alvarez’s business recommendations
Examine closely the locations of new stores
Mandates to buy more efficient equipment
The new equipment designed to compete with Starbucks have increased sales

6. Future of McDonalds
Many think Alvarez will be the successor to the 64-year-old Chief Executive Jim Skinner once he retires
The current profit streak of six years shows no sign of turning around
Additions of Kiosks in certain McDonalds are sure to improve ordering times.