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  2. History of McDonald's - Wikipedia

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    Believing that the McDonald's formula was a ticket to success, Kroc suggested that the brothers franchise their restaurants throughout the United States. The brothers were skeptical that the self-service approach could succeed in colder, rainier climates; furthermore, their thriving business in San Bernardino, and franchises already operating ...

  3. McDonald's - Wikipedia

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    McDonald's is the world's second-largest private employer with 1.7 million employees (behind Walmart with 2.3 million employees), the majority of whom work in the restaurant's franchises. [20] [21] McDonald's has been subject to criticism over the health effects of its products and its participation in various legal cases.

  4. Ray Kroc - Wikipedia

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    After finalizing a franchise agreement with the McDonald brothers, Kroc sent a letter to Walt Disney. They had met as ambulance attendant trainees in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, during World War I. Kroc wrote, "I have very recently taken over the national franchise of the McDonald's system. I would like to inquire if there may be an opportunity ...

  5. How McDonald's Built its Burger Empire - AOL

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    On this day in economic and business history... Restaurateur Ray Kroc opened his first McDonald's franchise on April 15, 1955. The hamburger joint had been around since 1948, but it was only after ...

  6. It’s about to get more expensive to open a McDonald ... - AOL

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    Franchises are a key part of McDonald’s business, with roughly 95% of all McDonald’s locations operated by franchise operators. Operators pay a royalty rate to use McDonald’s brand and for ...

  7. McDonald’s joins wave of US companies backing away from DEI

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    The original McDonald's franchise opened by Ray Kroc in 1955, in Des Plaines, Ill. (patty_c via Getty Images) ... McDonald's on Monday cited a 2023 US Supreme Court ruling, Students for Fair ...