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Ray Kroc

American businessman

  • Fame59.4
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia91.7K
Source-basedFalling
Lived 1902–1984, aged 82United States
United StatesUnited StatesWritersWriter / Author
  • Wikipedia
    49 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1902–1984
    Aged 82
  • Known for
    Nineteen Summers: San …
    1988
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Updated 2026-08-18

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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59.4
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Historical26.9
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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