Ray Kroc, born on October 5, 1902, was an American businessman and the man responsible for turning McDonald's into a global fast-food empire. In 1954, Kroc joined the McDonald brothers, who had a small but successful fast-food restaurant in San Bernardino, California. Recognizing the potential for expansion, Kroc eventually bought out the brothers and transformed McDonald's into a franchise model. He implemented innovative systems and strategies that enabled rapid growth, making McDonald's one of the most recognizable and influential brands in the world. Kroc's business acumen and vision revolutionized the fast-food industry.

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