Raymond Kroc Ray Kroc was the founder of the immensely successful McDonald's franchise operation. He was a pioneer of the modern fast-food restaurant industry. He introduced management innovations that are now ... ...

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... and what it meant to live in a free country. In consequence, pop icons such as Elvis Presley and McDonald's were getting ready to conquer America and the world as well. Raymond Kroc became one of the most influential businessmen ever. He started his career as a salesman of "multimixers" - stainless steel machines that could make six milkshakes at once. After visiting his ... ...

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