Ray Kroc

Ray Kroc was an American entrepreneur who revolutionized the fast-food industry and turned McDonald's into a global powerhouse.

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Profession :

Entrepreneur

Birthday :

October 5, 1902

Star Sign :

Libra

Death Date:

January 14, 1984

Age :

81

Birthplace :

Oak Park, Illinois, United States

Ray Kroc was a renowned American entrepreneur who revolutionized the fast-food industry by founding the McDonald’s Corporation and turning it into a global franchise powerhouse. His achievements include being named one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Important People of the Century,” receiving the Horatio Alger Award, and writing the book “Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald’s.” Kroc was also a philanthropist, contributing significantly to organizations like the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Besides his business accomplishments, Kroc had a passion for music and briefly worked as a jazz pianist in his early 20s, playing in a traveling band that performed across the Midwest. Though his music career was short-lived, his love for music persisted throughout his life.

Ray Kroc’s entrepreneurial vision and determination were instrumental in transforming McDonald’s into the world’s largest restaurant franchise, making him one of the most successful businessmen of his time. His journey is depicted in the movie “The Founder,” in which Michael Keaton’s portrayal of Kroc received critical acclaim.