Monitoring & Evaluation
To ensure that its marketing strategies are not only implemented effectively but also yield the
intended results, McDonald’s has established a robust monitoring and evaluation framework.
This framework is designed to track performance across various strategic initiatives, identify
areas for improvement, and enable data-driven decision-making throughout the execution
process. The company has outlined specific metrics, corresponding evaluation methods, and
regular monitoring intervals to maintain accountability and transparency across departments.
A primary indicator of success is sales growth, which reflects the overall impact of marketing,
product, and operational efforts. McDonald’s will measure sales performance using monthly
financial reports that provide detailed insights into revenue trends across regions, product
categories, and store formats. This allows leadership to evaluate the return on marketing
investments and adjust campaigns or strategies based on real-time sales performance.
Another important metric is customer satisfaction, which is critical to brand loyalty and long-
term business sustainability. McDonald’s will collect customer feedback through online surveys
and feedback forms, distributed both digitally and in-store. These surveys will be conducted on
a quarterly basis and will assess various dimensions of the customer experience, including food
quality, service speed, cleanliness, and digital interface usability. The insights gathered will guide
customer service improvements and menu development.
In the digital realm, app downloads and user engagement serve as key performance indicators
of McDonald’s success in growing its digital ecosystem. Using the app analytics dashboard, the
company will track these metrics monthly to evaluate the effectiveness of mobile promotions,
gamified loyalty programs, and user experience enhancements. Monitoring app usage trends
helps refine digital marketing tactics and identify opportunities to drive deeper app-based
customer engagement.
To assess the reach and impact of its promotional efforts, McDonald’s will monitor social media
campaign performance using a combination of social media metrics and key performance
indicators (KPIs). This includes engagement rates, impressions, shares, click-through rates, and
sentiment analysis. These metrics will be reviewed weekly, allowing the Digital Marketing Team
to fine-tune messaging, content, and targeting to ensure optimal audience engagement and
campaign effectiveness.
Lastly, to evaluate progress on its sustainability commitments, McDonald’s will measure
sustainable packaging adoption through regular operational audits. These audits, conducted
bi-annually, will assess compliance with eco-friendly packaging standards across global outlets.
The audits will review material usage, waste reduction efforts, and adherence to sourcing
guidelines, ensuring that the company stays on track to meet its environmental goals.