Ray Kroc
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 it 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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- Born in
- Oak Park
- Educated at
- Oak Park and River Forest High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Horatio Alger Award
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1902
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Birth1984
Died
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