McDonalds Now In Digos City

If McDonalds is an indicator of a promising economy (since a franchise costs millions and no one will invest in a place where he coudl not get his ROI) then Digos City has arrived. Passed by the city last weekend and there it was---the proverbial junkie outlet which is patronized by a lot of people--McDonald's.

Jollibee has been in Digos for years now so McDonald's will be a refreshing change for those who have gotten tired of seeing the busy bee.

This is a bad shot but I was rushing since I did not expect to see this one. Unfortunately it was already difficult to stop and get photos since we were in a hurry and we did not want to cause a traffic.

Jollibee's "Buy1,Take 1" Promo Takes Davao By Storm

Jollibee's "Buy1, Take1" promo has taken Davao City by storm, both literally and not.

Hundreds of Dabawenyos flocked to the various outlets of Jollibee for the food retail giant's one-day promo. The promo includes the following product sets: Burger and softdrinks (54), French Fries and softdrinks (@P55) and Spaghetti and softdrinks (@54).

People were lining up in every Jollibee outlet yesterday even if Typhoon Mina made its presence felt in the city through strong winds and rains even before lunchtime.

While this promo is advantageous for consumers who want more value for their money, Jollibee should make sure they really give the consumers their money's worth. The Jollibee Matina outlet (outside Centerpoint) was selling the promo sets yesterday but anyone who took the time to check out the drink would feel bad since the soda was not cold. Softdrinks are bad for the health already and Jollibee should not encourage children from taking in too much softdrinks. What is worse though is a softdrink that's not even cold enough to quench the thirst when that is its primary purpose.

If there is something worst than this, then it's the attitude of the Jollibee staff (a girl who is partially hidden in the photo) at the take out counter. Take this dialogue:

Customer: Ms. pwede pakipalitan ang drinks kasi hindi talaga malamig

Jollibee staff: ganyan talaga ang drinks namin---malamig na man yan ba

Customer: Ms. kahit tikman mo yang Coke mo di talaga malamig

Jollibee staff:Wala kaming ice eh.

While Jollibee should be commended for its promo, it should make sure that they give their customers what they righfully deserve. And that's a cold coke with whatever it is the customer has ordered!