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Ray Kroc (1902–1984) Flashcards

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Who is Ray Kroc?

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The entrepreneur who expanded McDonald’s into a global fast-food empire.

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When and where was Ray Kroc born?

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October 5, 1902, in Oak Park, Illinois.

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What business model did Ray Kroc perfect at McDonald’s?

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The franchise model.

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What key symbol became synonymous with McDonald’s under Ray Kroc’s leadership?

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The Golden Arches.

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Who originally founded the first McDonald’s restaurant?

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The McDonald brothers, Richard and Maurice McDonald.

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How did Ray Kroc revolutionize fast food?

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By standardizing operations and implementing a scalable franchise model.

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At what age did Ray Kroc find success with McDonald’s?

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At the age of 52.

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Why was the post-World War II era significant for McDonald’s success?

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The era saw economic growth, suburban expansion, and the rise of car culture, which increased demand for quick, affordable meals.

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What was Ray Kroc’s major contribution to business management?

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Standardization of franchise operations for consistency across all locations.

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What industry did Ray Kroc help create?

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The fast-food industry.

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What major challenge did Ray Kroc face with the McDonald brothers?

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Disagreements over the company’s future vision, leading Kroc to buy them out.

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What year did Ray Kroc buy out the McDonald brothers?

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1961.

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What is Ray Kroc’s legacy in the business world?

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He transformed McDonald’s into one of the largest and most recognizable fast-food chains globally.

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How is Ray Kroc’s approach to McDonald’s studied today?

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As a model for successful franchising and business operations.

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Why was Kroc’s purchase of the McDonald brothers controversial?

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He bought them out for $2.7 million, which later seemed undervalued given the company’s enormous success.

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What sports team did Ray Kroc own?

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The San Diego Padres baseball team.

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What unusual action did Kroc take as owner of the San Diego Padres?

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He criticized his own team over the PA system during a game for poor performance.

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How is Ray Kroc remembered today?

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As the driving force behind McDonald’s global success and a pioneer of the fast-food industry.

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What role did television play in McDonald’s success under Ray Kroc?

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Kroc used television effectively to market McDonald’s, making it a part of American pop culture.

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What major donation did Ray Kroc’s wife, Joan, make after his death?

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She donated $1.5 billion to the Salvation Army.

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How did Kroc’s business model influence other industries?

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His franchise model set the standard for scalability and uniformity in many industries, not just fast food.

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Why did Ray Kroc prefer a simple menu at McDonald’s?

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To streamline operations for speed, efficiency, and consistency.

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What is an interesting fact about Ray Kroc’s eating habits?

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Despite owning McDonald’s, Kroc preferred traditional dining over fast food.

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Fill in the blank: Ray Kroc helped transform the fast-food industry by perfecting the ____ model.

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franchise

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Fill in the blank: McDonald’s became globally recognized under Ray Kroc’s leadership, symbolized by the ____.

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Golden Arches

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Fill in the blank: Ray Kroc faced challenges with the ____ brothers, the original founders of McDonald’s.

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McDonald

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How did Kroc capitalize on post-war American culture?

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He tapped into the rising demand for quick, affordable meals driven by suburban growth and car culture.

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How did Ray Kroc contribute to the fast-paced American lifestyle?

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He made fast food more accessible, providing quick service for busy families and workers.

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What was Ray Kroc’s primary occupation before joining McDonald’s?

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He worked as a paper cup salesman.

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Fill in the blank: Ray Kroc is best known for turning ____ into a global fast-food empire.

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McDonald’s

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