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To: JohnG who wrote (101401)	7/8/2001 11:15:58 AM
From: Jon Koplik	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

Re : (merely) "another hamburger restaurant" -- I think it is different enough (like Krispy Kreme vs. Dunkin Donuts (or -- grocery store doughnuts)) ... to justify their success and continued existence. Jon.

To: JohnG who wrote (101401)	7/8/2001 12:42:04 PM
From: Clarksterh	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 152472

JohnG - FWIW inre In-n-Out: Like Crispy Creme, and unlike McD's, In-n-Out has a large cult following. Personally I think CC and In-n-Out are overblown, but ... . Clark

To: JohnG who wrote (101401)	7/8/2001 6:12:09 PM
From: Maurice Winn	Respond to of 152472

<Why do you think the world needs another hamburger restaurant. > John, the proof of a pudding is in the eating. It is obvious that the world needs more because more keep opening and are profitable. In the capitalist world, 'the world needs' is decided by private investors rather than feudal lords as in Euroserfland [and Kiwiland]. The GSM Guild tried to persuade governments and everyone else that 'the world doesn't need' another cellphone system. Fortunately, for the most part, private enterprise has allowed CDMA to develop. Bring on more burgers and more flavours of CDMA. Mq