Person    | Male  Born 5/10/1902  Died 14/1/1984

Ray A. Kroc

Categories: Commerce, Food & Drink

Countries: USA

Businessman. Born in Oak Park, near Chicago. He joined McDonald's in 1954 and built it into the most successful fast food operation in the world.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Ray A. Kroc

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McDonald's Restaurants

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