Saturday, May 3, 2008

Go Big Time


I was craving for an ice cream a while ago but there's nothing in the freezer. No left-over from the previous days. I thought of having a sundae, that will do. As if on cue, my daughter asked if we could have a delivery. She wants a quarter pounder. The next step was to dial-McDo.

I posted several months ago that I find the script of most food chains for their delivery customer service representatives a little off or funny. At least McDonald's have refined their spiel. They ask for the telephone number right away and your name and ask if the delivery is for the same address registered in their data base. Good. Swift transaction.

Of all the delivery services I had the past weeks, only McDonald's asked if I have their Go Big Time coupon, their promo for the month of May. The other food chains don't even mention what their latest offerings are. They're missing on a big marketing opportunity. At least here I was able to save a few bucks upsizing our drinks and our fries. And I have an impromptu entry for the Photo Hunt theme - Time. Go big time is it. :)

No, this is not a paid post from McDonald's. I just appreciate the professional service they are giving, even the representatives I've encountered at the other end of the line sound so well trained.
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  1. mama mejiMay 3, 2008 at 5:09 PM

    I just love their Cheeseburger. And now you reminded me...waaaaa..

    But I love that Go Big Time line...very encouraging.

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  2. Hootin' AnniMay 3, 2008 at 6:02 PM

    McDonald's delivers? I did NOT know that....wow. Now you tell me, after I've started a no fat diet. Geez...you shoulda posted this months ago so I could have taken advantage of my new-known knowledge.

    My photo hunt is something you'd like to view I'm sure. Like Birds? Come on over-----

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  3. TiOheMMay 3, 2008 at 6:30 PM

    You should show this post to McDonald. They might give you big TIME discounts the next TIME you order.

    Have a great weekend.

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  4. jennyLMay 3, 2008 at 8:16 PM

    You have a nice take on this week's theme, i rarely go big time anyway hehe.
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  5. archiearchiveMay 3, 2008 at 8:29 PM

    Oh, just as I thought I was over the cravings for a Whopper - this post will cause my waistline to expand again! :(

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  6. Criz LaiMay 3, 2008 at 9:48 PM

    One Big Mac please. Add more cheese.. haha :P Nice interpretation for the theme here. :)

    http://crizcats.blogspot.com

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  7. TereMay 3, 2008 at 10:09 PM

    I enjoyed reading this esp when you said this is not a paid post! I like to Go Big Time but sometimes it is just too much for me. I am a McDo fan!

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  8. mrsnesbittMay 3, 2008 at 10:28 PM

    We live in a rural village...nobody ever finds us! LOL!

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  9. Sandy C.May 3, 2008 at 10:37 PM

    Oh man! So jealous! McDonalds doesn't deliver here :( I may to get me some of that this weekend!

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  10. YTSLMay 3, 2008 at 11:28 PM

    The funny thing with Mickey D is how low class it can seem in parts of the USA and how much more classy, efficient, etc. it is in other parts of the world. E.g., Malaysia's another place where McDonalds delivers and Hong Kong has lots of 24 hour McDonalds... though having said that, I go far less to McDonalds in Hong Kong than in the US or Malaysia.

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  11. poor man's nicole richieMay 3, 2008 at 11:41 PM

    cheeseburger meal please!
    McDo has the best fries and milkshake among all fastfood chains.

    btw, my office is along quezon ave (near McDo) but i'm not one of the girls or trannies standing on the sidewalk at night. hahahaha.

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  12. Powell River BooksMay 3, 2008 at 11:50 PM

    What a concept, McDonald's to the door. Me too, I've never heard of it. The only delivery I've received is to the car after having to wait on my order.

    Thanks for visiting my time post. - Margy

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  13. kikyMay 4, 2008 at 12:23 AM

    now I'm craving for Mc Donald...:P

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  14. patMay 4, 2008 at 1:59 AM

    Oh my - never heard of McDo's delivering? You are not in the States, are you?

    Now I want my Big Mac delivered!!!!

    Happy Weekend.

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  15. mouseyMay 4, 2008 at 6:28 AM

    can i have the double big mac lol!

    mcdonald never deliver here.

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  16. Heart of RachelMay 4, 2008 at 10:23 AM

    Great entry Lynn. It's been a while since I had Quarter Pounder. Parati kasi kami Happy Meal so that Yohan can get to bring home whatever toys are featured. :)

    I'm glad you received good service.

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  17. WillThink4WineMay 4, 2008 at 6:06 PM

    The only McDo I like is the breakfast burrito. I'm not a fan of fast foods.

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  18. julieMay 4, 2008 at 6:08 PM

    The children's favorite place to go. Be careful with the quarter pounder though, that was what I ate when I had a tummy ache and learned about my gallstones.

    Still love McDonald's even if that happened though I don't eat the burgers anymore.

    Miss you, Lynn :)

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  19. cheerfuldayMay 4, 2008 at 8:43 PM

    Mine is ok.. no problem.. try again la

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  20. DragonstarMay 5, 2008 at 1:35 AM

    It's really nice when you find someone on the other end of the phone who behaves in a professional manner. It's well worth remembering.

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  21. tanabataMay 5, 2008 at 11:20 AM

    I didn't know that McDonald's delivers. Cute pic for the theme.

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  22. Dragonheart & MerlinMay 5, 2008 at 3:26 PM

    Delivery from McDonald's? We've never heard of that! You learn something new every day!

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