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Raymond Albert Kroc (October 5, 1902 – January 14, 1984) was an American businessman. He purchased the fast food company McDonald's in 1961 from the McDonald brothers and was its CEO from 1967 to 1973. Kroc is credited with the global expansion of McDonald's, turning it into the most successful fast food corporation in the world by revenue.
Apr 2, 2014 · Ray Kroc was an American entrepreneur best known for expanding McDonald’s from a local chain to the world’s most profitable restaurant franchise operation.
The golden arches of McDonald’s are arguably more recognizable than the crucifix in today's day and age, and this is largely due to the work of Ray Kroc, known (falsely) as “The Founder” by the McDonald’s corporation.
Apr 15, 2015 · The red-and-white tiled restaurant, with the golden arches that would become the chain’s trademark, sold $366.12 worth of burgers, fries, and shakes on its inaugural day, per the...
Jan 26, 2017 · How Ray Kroc Became an American Villain. Considered a 20th-century hero by his contemporaries, the story of the McDonald’s mogul gets a 21st-century spin in The Founder. By Adam Chandler. AP....
Ray Kroc didn’t do it alone. He believed, “In business for yourself, but not by yourself.” To achieve his vision, he chose a unique path – to persuade franchisees and suppliers to join him in working for themselves, together with McDonald's.
Ray Kroc (born October 5, 1902, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died January 14, 1984, San Diego, California) was an American restaurateur and a pioneer of the fast-food industry with his worldwide McDonald’s enterprise.
Ray Kroc was in his 50s, and managing health problems from diabetes to arthritis. But he was keener on money than peaceful sunsets, and he loved life on the road.
A traveling salesman, inspired by a California restaurant, launched a fast food empire that spread worldwide. It succeeded by making uniformity, simplicity, and value cardinal virtues. Salesman....
Jan 23, 2017 · A new biopic tells the story of Ray Kroc, who turned a single burger restaurant into a multi-billion dollar worldwide franchise. Critic David Edelstein says The Founder offers...
