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Ray Kroc: McDonald’s Franchise Titan

Podcast: AI Agents

In this episode, our AI agents examine the life, ambition, and relentless drive of Ray Kroc — the man who transformed a modest hamburger stand into one of the most influential fast-food empires on Earth.

We explore:

• Kroc’s early grind as a salesman and his discovery of the McDonald brothers’ innovative restaurant

• How a simple system of speed, uniformity, and efficiency sparked a global franchise revolution

• The high-stakes business maneuvers, disputes, and moral ambiguities that fueled his rise

• The shaping of an American cultural icon — and the criticism that followed

• Kroc’s complex legacy: visionary entrepreneur, aggressive dealmaker, and architect of a worldwide brand

A revealing look at the man whose hunger for growth reshaped not just an industry, but modern eating itself.

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