Author : Ray Kroc
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 14,82 MB
Release : 2016-08-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1250127505
Originally published in 1977 by Contemporary Books.
Author : Lisa Napoli
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 47,42 MB
Release : 2016-11-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1101984961
The movie The Founder, starring Michael Keaton, focused the spotlight on Ray Kroc, the man who amassed a fortune as the chairman of McDonald’s. But what about his wife Joan, the woman who became famous for giving away his fortune? Lisa Napoli tells the fascinating story behind the historic couple. Ray & Joan is a quintessentially American tale of corporate intrigue and private passion: a struggling Mad Men–era salesman with a vision for a fast-food franchise that would become one of the world’s most enduring brands, and a beautiful woman willing to risk her marriage and her reputation to promote controversial causes that touched her deeply. Ray Kroc was peddling franchises around the country for a fledgling hamburger stand in the 1950s—McDonald’s, it was called—when he entered a St. Paul supper club and encountered a beautiful young piano player who would change his life forever. The attraction between Ray and Joan was instantaneous and instantly problematic. Yet even the fact that both were married to other people couldn’t derail their roller coaster of a romance. To the outside world, Ray and Joan were happy, enormously rich, and giving. But privately, Joan was growing troubled over Ray’s temper and dark secret, something she was reluctant to publicly reveal. Those close to them compared their relationship to that of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. And yet, this volatility paved the way for Joan’s transformation into one of the greatest philanthropists of our time. A force in the peace movement, she produced activist films, books, and music and ultimately gave away billions of dollars, including landmark gifts to the Salvation Army and NPR. Together, the two stories form a compelling portrait of the twentieth century: a story of big business, big love, and big giving.
Author : Thomas Stewart
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 23,62 MB
Release : 2020-07-14
Category :
ISBN :
In the 1940s, an ice cream machine salesman from Chicago saw his sales decline across America. However, one restaurant in California was ordering more machines. He flew over to meet the customers and it changed his life. He helped the McDonald brothers to expand their business and later purchased it. Today, it is the largest fast-food restaurant chain by revenue. That man was Ray Kroc. The success story of McDonald's has not since been replicated. They are considered pioneers in how they market themselves and the efficiency with which they run the business. Yet, before reaching the zenith of this career, Ray Kroc faced colossal personal challenges. By the time he got the McDonald brother to allow him to franchise the chain, he was on the verge of bankruptcy and depressed. Instead of giving up, he fought back and created a company that everyone loves. Come face-to-face with the genius who revived the restaurant industry and paved the way for others to emulate. Here's a preview of what you'll discover in this book: Ray Kroc's early childhood, family life, and education A career in business and success as a paper cup salesman Change in business fortunes and traveling to California Meeting the McDonald brothers and having a revelation Pitching the franchise idea to the brothers and going national Purchasing the business and going global Constant innovation and staying ahead of the pack The legacy that he left behind ..... And much more! Ray Kroc created a fast-food empire that everyone from a child to a 90-year-old can relate to. It is one of the most popular family restaurants that keeps on growing. This insightful book will let you in on the secrets on how Ray Kroc developed McDonald's to now operate 37,855 restaurants, making it the envy of competitors, and a darling for everyone else. So, scroll up and click the "Buy now with 1-click" button to know more!
Author : Paul Westman
Publisher :
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 17,75 MB
Release : 1980
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780875181851
A biography of the man whose assembly line methods of preparing food revolutionized the restaurant business and gave birth to the McDonald restaurant chain.
Author : Joanne Mattern
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 21,32 MB
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1629688908
In this title, unwrap the life of talented McDonald's restaurants builder, Ray Kroc! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood in Oak Park, Illinois. Students can follow Kroc's success story from his education at Oak Park and River Forest High School to his careers with WGES radio station, the Lily-Tulip Cup Company, and the Malt-A-Mixer Company. Kroc's family and his retirement years are also highlighted. Engaging text familiarizes readers with topics of interest including the original McDonald's in San Bernardino, California, menu developments, and Ronald McDonald House Charities. An entertaining sidebar, a helpful timeline, a glossary, and an index, supplement the historical and color photos showcased in this inspiring biography. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Author : Margaret Hall
Publisher : Heinemann-Raintree Library
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 18,31 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781403432513
Examines the early life of Ray Kroc, shares the story of how he started the McDonald's chain of fast food restaurants, and discusses his contributions to charity, and his purchase of the San Diego Padres.
Author : Maxwell Boas
Publisher : Signet Book
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 19,57 MB
Release : 1977
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780451625502
Chronicles the rise and expansion of the nation's number-one fast-food chain and the Horatio Alger life of founder Ray Albert Kroc
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 35,93 MB
Release : 2013
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Author : New Word City
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 42,49 MB
Release : 2010-02-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 013707932X
From soda jerk to billionaire restaurateur, Ray Kroc exemplified American entrepreneurship at its best. In a fascinating career of building McDonald’s into the world’s biggest human food chain, Kroc adhered to certain virtues he considered indispensable for success--passion, persistence, simplicity, trust in frontline employees, partnering with suppliers. Plus: Smile, smile, smile. Here’s what you can learn from his amazing record. You may not want to share this information with your teenagers: Ray Kroc--the visionary behind McDonald’s and one of the most successful entrepreneurs in American history--was a high school dropout. And the man who changed the way the world eats didn’t open his first restaurant until he was in his fifties. Clearly, Kroc didn’t follow the book--he wrote a new one. The saga of his ascent from paper cup salesman to one of Time magazine’s 100 most important people of the twentieth century is a vivid lesson in leadership, drive, and common sense. Ray Kroc was born on October 5, 1902, in Oak Park, Illinois, just outside Chicago. His family originated in Bohemia, now a major region of the Czech Republic. New Word City, publishers of digital originals, contributes 10 percent of its profits to literacy causes.
Author : Joanne Mattern
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 23,54 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781616135591
Describes the early life of Ray Kroc, the businessman who turned McDonald's restaurants into an international chain, explains how he built the business, and discusses his later life and the charities he supported.
