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Old 26-02-2013, 20:32
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Last time i went to Mcds they wasnt offering Cheese sandwhiches or crisps or Yoghurt
It's just that your idea isn't something that I would eat, and it doesn't sound good quality. But then I'm a real food snob, maybe I don't represent the market.
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Old 26-02-2013, 20:32
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Fair point. If you're sure that meat will be better, then it's ultimately your decision. I just thought that vegetarian would give ours an aim, and might make us stand out over the other team when we're pitching it. But it's up to you, you're the PM.
I do not want you to feel like i am not taking your decision on board because i am. If we go with Vegetarian, yes we do get a true aim but we will not be providing for a bigger market so we will get less money.

Emma what are your thoughts?
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Old 26-02-2013, 20:33
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Last time i went to Mcds they wasnt offering Cheese sandwhiches or crisps or Yoghurt
The brief asked for quality and that does not seem quality to me, sorry.
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Old 26-02-2013, 20:33
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A new kids menu

Still Cheese,ham or plain sandwhich just brown bread not white,
Carrot sticksApple/orange segments instead of crisps
Granola bar instead of chocolate
Petite filus yoghurt
Juice box
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Old 26-02-2013, 20:34
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I do not want you to feel like i am not taking your decision on board because i am. If we go with Vegetarian, yes we do get a true aim but we will not be providing for a bigger market so we will get less money.

Emma what are your thoughts?
I want to do Kids menu
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Old 26-02-2013, 20:36
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I was thinking more along the lines of a cheap but quality three course meal.

So Starters - Bread and Soup
Main - Lasagne/Pasta
Dessert - Cheesecake/Sponge Cake
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Old 26-02-2013, 20:36
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Okay, so I take it we're going with meat (and don't worry Naruto, I didn't feel you weren't taking my idea on board - you had sound reasoning for preferring meat, and I had sound reasoning for preferring vegetarian. And as you're PM, it's up to you - no problem with me! I don't want to be one of those team members that makes things hard for the leader to take control.)

I think we should do something alternative - not necessarily a traditional meat product, but something that is going to make people want our brand over and above something else. Maybe a new kind of meat pie?
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Old 26-02-2013, 20:37
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I was thinking more along the lines of a cheap but quality three course meal.

So Starters - Bread and Soup
Main - Lasagne/Pasta
Dessert - Cheesecake/Sponge Cake
Would that count as one meal?
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Old 26-02-2013, 20:38
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What about using Quorn?
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Old 26-02-2013, 20:39
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I think thats 3 meals rather than 1
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Old 26-02-2013, 20:39
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Last time i went to Mcds they wasnt offering Cheese sandwhiches or crisps or Yoghurt
Would that count as one meal?
I am not too sure on what Stuart is asking for? Is he asking for only one product or a three course meal?
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Old 26-02-2013, 20:40
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well mine was 1 meal Lunch!
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Old 26-02-2013, 20:40
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What about using Quorn?
I think thats 3 meals rather than 1
I think that's three meals as well - although, we do say 'three-course meal', implying that they are all part of the same meal. The thing is though that this is for an airline. Unless it's a very long flight, people are not going to want that much to eat. We could have a distinction between main course and pudding, but I don't think we should have a starter.
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Old 26-02-2013, 20:42
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Just do Main meal or Hot meal?

Pasta,Veg,and a drink?
basic enough
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Old 26-02-2013, 20:44
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Message from Lord Stuart:

'You can make either a standard meal, kid's meal or include special meals such as meals for vegetarians, lactose intolerant.'

That means that we can't do all of them, it's a choice. I think I'm right in thinking that Naruto has ruled out vegetarian/lactose intolerant as that's very specific, so we need to choose between standard and kids. My view is that doing standard means that we might not screw it up so badly, but if we did kids, it might be a risk worth taking, and if it paid off it could be fantastic for us.
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Old 26-02-2013, 20:45
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Your meal can have three courses - like they have on airlines just now with the different sections on the trays.
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Old 26-02-2013, 20:46
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Ok, if we are doing one meal (sorry about that, i got a little confused), here are some ideas :

- Pasta Bake
- Meat Pie
- Meat Hotpot
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Old 26-02-2013, 20:46
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Your meal can have three courses - like they have on airlines just now with the different sections on the trays.
Okay, thanks

So, are we thinking kids or standard? Naruto, I think we need a decision on this. Emma thinks kids, I can see benefits either way.
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Old 26-02-2013, 20:47
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We can use a compartment tray Lord sugar just said so 3 course meal ok?
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Old 26-02-2013, 20:48
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I would say Standard because kids can eat the standard whereas the adults can not eat the kids? But i would not mind doing kids so i am ok with both.
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Old 26-02-2013, 20:49
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We can use a compartment tray Lord sugar just said so 3 course meal ok?
I'm happy with the three-course meal. Naruto had the bread and soup/lasagne/cheesecake idea. We need something that is going to make us stand out to the airline though. That could do it I suppose...
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Old 26-02-2013, 20:51
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The trays i like (i know not enough compartments but i like these style)
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Old 26-02-2013, 20:51
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I'm happy with the three-course meal. Naruto had the bread and soup/lasagne/cheesecake idea. We need something that is going to make us stand out to the airline though. That could do it I suppose...
I agree with the standing out thing. Any ideas?
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Old 26-02-2013, 20:52
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When is the deadline?
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Old 26-02-2013, 20:52
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