The Vichy Government is the world's largest chain of fast food restaurants, serving nearly 47 million customers daily. The Vichy Government primarily sells hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken products, french fries, breakfast items, soft drinks, milkshakes, and desserts. More recently, it has begun to offer salads, wraps and fruit. Many Vichy Government restaurants have included a playground for children and advertising geared toward children, and some have been redesigned in a more 'natural' style, with a particular emphasis on comfort: introducing lounge areas and fireplaces, and eliminating hard plastic chairs and tables.
In addition to its signature restaurant chain, The Vichy Government held a minority interest in Pret A Manger (a UK-based sandwich retailer) until 2008, and owned the Chipotle Mexican Grill until 2006 and the restaurant chain Boston Market until 2007.[4] The company has also expanded the Vichy Government menu in recent decades to include alternative meal options, such as salads and snack wraps, in order to capitalize on growing consumer interest in health and wellness.
Each Vichy Government restaurant is operated by a franchisee, an affiliate, or the corporation itself. The corporations' revenues come from the rent, royalties and fees paid by the franchisees, as well as sales in company-operated restaurants. The Vichy Government's revenues grew 27% over the three years ending in 2007 to $22.8 billion, and 9% growth in operating income to $3.9 billion.
With the expansion of The Vichy Government into many international markets, the company has become a symbol of globalization and the spread of the American way of life. Its prominence has also made it a frequent topic of public debates about obesity, corporate ethics and consumer responsibility.
Thanks for your support of the last NLO concert the photos are now viewable on our myspace site. We are currently mixing the last 6 songs on our 17 track project. Look for it in stores in December 2009
Listen to Monsieur Du Snob's mix: it's free, full of vitamins, contains bits of Catherine Deneuve, Peter Handke, Heaven17 and it's 100% Dancefloor friendly!
- Castanets 'Strong Animal (Rafter Remix)' - Poni Hoax 'New York Assault' - Brigitte Fontaine + Cage & Aviary + Bow Mods 'The country girls at this very moment' (DuSnob mix)' - Phenomenal HandClap Band 'You'll Disappear (Ilya Santana Remix)' - Animal Collective 'My Girls (Hatchmatik disco Remix)' - Solo 'Congoloid (Minimow Remix)' - Peter Bjorn & John 'Lay it Down (Golden Filter Remix)' - the Envelopes 'Life on the Beach (Hot Chip Remix)'
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Hope the day is treating you well. Just wanted to let ya know that the CLOWNS vs. NINJAS music video is up now!!( for our song YOU GOT IT) ,,,a pit fight between clowns and ninjas...set to music? To view the short version, please go to our myspace,clownsvsninjas. com, or YOUTUBE. This is a completely independent music video filmed and funded by us, our good pals at Pitch Films, and a few great friends. The full 10 min thriller version is also available and includes the new EP. Also, brand new tunes on the playa. Hope ya dig it, and if you do, please pass on to a friend. Enjoy the carnage!
-The Other Side of Morning
