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Richard James McDonald (February 16, 1909 – July 14, 1998) and Maurice James McDonald (November 26, 1902 – December 11, 1971), collectively known as the McDonald Brothers, were American entrepreneurs who founded the fast food company McDonald's.
Oct 28, 2020 · Learn how Richard and Maurice McDonald, the founders of McDonald's, overcame poverty, failure, and Ray Kroc to create a fast food empire. Discover how they lost their legacy, their design, and their fortune in this tragic tale.
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May 15, 2015 · Learn how the New Hampshire brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald transformed their barbecue drive-in into a fast-food giant with a pioneering system for food prep and a simple menu. Discover how they sold their business to Ray Kroc, who expanded it across the country and became its face.
Feb 16, 2024 · Learn how the McDonald brothers created the first McDonald's in California in 1940 and revolutionized the fast-food industry with their streamlined system and limited menu. Discover how Ray Kroc joined them as a franchise agent and eventually bought their company in 1961.
Feb 5, 2020 · Kroc sold milkshake machines and Richard and Maurice (Mac) McDonald were among his best customers.
Richard James McDonald (February 16, 1909 – July 14, 1998) and Maurice James McDonald (November 26, 1902 – December 11, 1971) were American fast-food restaurateurs. They were the founders of the original McDonald’s restaurant in San Bernardino, California and inventors of the ‘Speedee Service System’.
On November 30, 1984, Richard McDonald, the first cook behind the grill of a McDonald's, was served the ceremonial 50 billionth McDonald's hamburger by Ed Rensi, then president of McDonald's USA, at the Grand Hyatt hotel in New York City.
