McDonald's Brand Recognition Is a Fundamental Source of Differentiation, While

question 17

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McDonald's brand recognition is a fundamental source of differentiation, while the rigorous standardization of processes allows it to lower costs. Thus, McDonalds is a classic example of the focused differentiation strategy.

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