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BORN
Ray Kroc was born on october 5th , 1902 -
odd jobs
Sold paper cups and did other random jobs. He finally opted to sell multi-mixers. -
the very first resturant
The first McDonald's was built in 1940 by the McDonald brothers (Dick and Mac). -
ray kroc meets the McDonalds bros
Received an order of 8 multi-mixers by McDonald’s brothers. -
franchisee
Ray Kroc became the first franchisee appointed by Mac and Dick McDonald in San Bernardino, California. -
The start
1955: Ray Kroc opened his first McDonalds in Des Plaines, Illinois. -
ray owns it all
Ray Kroc bought all rights to the McDonald's concept from the McDonald's brothers for $2.7 million. -
International
The first restaurants outside of the USA opened in Canada and Puerto Rico. -
Big Mac
The Big Mac was introduced. -
Easy to get
The company's first Drive-Thru opened in Sierra Vista, Arizona. -
Largest restaurant
Largest restaurant opens - with 334 seats. -
ray kroc dies
Died on January 14.
