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May 16, 2009
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![]() ![]() Ray Kroc Opens His First McDonald's Franchise (1955)Brothers Dick and Mac McDonald opened their first restaurant in San Bernardino, California, in 1940 and introduced the "Speedee Service System," establishing the principles of the modern fast-food restaurant. Ray Kroc, a mixer salesman, recognized the idea's potential and partnered with the brothers. Kroc opened his first McDonald's franchise in Illinois in 1955 and later bought out the McDonald brothers. The company now has a global presence. What controversies have stemmed from its success? More... Discuss |
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I always like Chrissy Hines voice, distinctive. I certainly wouldn't want to be a guitar player in the Pretenders though. Between drug overdose deaths and firing they have gone though several line ups on base and lead.
I did not know that, Barb.
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