Ray Kroc

Raymond Albert Kroc (October 5, 1902 – January 14, 1984) was an American entrepreneur. He was best known for turning the McDonald's restaurant chain into a franchise company.

Ray Kroc
Born	Raymond Albert Kroc (1902-10-05)October 5, 1902 Oak Park, Illinois, U.S.
Died	January 14, 1984(1984-01-14) (aged 81) San Diego, California, U.S.
Cause of death	Heart failure
Resting place	El Camino Memorial Park San Diego, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Predominant establisher of the McDonald's Corporation
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Ethel Fleming (1922–1961, divorced) Jane Dobbins Green (1963–1968, divorced) Joan Smith Kroc (1969–1984, his death)
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Kroc's life while franchising McDonald's was made into a movie called The Founder with Michael Keaton playing Kroc.