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McDonalds origin story and rise to global fast food giant
In San Bernardino Dick and Maurice McDonald closed their original drive‑in and later rebuilt with a simple menu. Ray Kroc expanded the concept, franchising and building a global chain. McDonald’s now sells billions of burgers annually with 8,000 restaurants and strong profits.
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Oak Brook
Ill
America
San Bernardino
Calif
Maurice McDonald
Dick McDonald
California
McDonalds
McDonald's
McDonald's Corp
New York City
U.S.A
Edward H. Rensi
McDonald Brothers
Beginn
McDonald
Bedford
N.H
Ray Kroc
Illinois
Kroc
Chicago
Des Plaines
McDonald’s
Rensi
Wendy's
Burger King