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Ray Kroc

American businessman · United States · Writers · Lived 1902 to 1984 · aged 81

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Raymond Albert Kroc was an American businessman who was instrumental in turning McDonald's into the most successful global fast food corporation by revenue. He purchased the brand from the McDonald brothers in 1961, after several years as their franchising agent, and served as the leader of the company until his death.

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Ray Kroc's first (McDonald's ninth) restaurant, which opened April 1955 in Des Plaines, IllinoisRay Kroc's first (McDonald's ninth) restaurant, which opened April 1955 in Des Plaines, IllinoisKroc in 1976, while he owned the baseball team San Diego Padres.Kroc in 1976, while he owned the baseball team San Diego Padres.RAK Special PatchRAK Special PatchKroc and Jürgen KnaussKroc and Jürgen KnaussJoan B. Kroc in 1987Joan B. Kroc in 1987

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Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1902 to 1984 · aged 81

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