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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.
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’.
Feb 5, 2020 · Kroc sold milkshake machines and Richard and Maurice (Mac) McDonald were among his best customers.
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.
