There are many people in American history, but some of them really stand out from others. Ray Kroc is one of those people, he is known for accomplishing great things and if you opened a history book, he would most likely be in there. By exploring his childhood, the struggles he overcame, and his achievements, it will become evident that Ray Kroc Founded one of the most successful fast food restaurants. Ray Kroc (Raymond Albert Kroc) was born on October 5, 1902 in Oak Park, Illinois to Rose and Louis Kroc. When Ray Kroc was a kid, his dad took him to a phrenologist, and the phrenologist claimed he would have a future in the foodservice industry.He would also work at places that sell and make food as a kid.In 1917, at the end of his sophomore year, Kroc dropped out of Oak Park high school to participate in World War I as a Red Cross ambulance driver, lying about his age to begin serving at 15. During his training, he met Walt Disney, with whom he would maintain a professional relationship for most of his life.
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He worked for room and board at a restaurant, hoping to learn the business. In 1941 he started his own business the Prince Castle multimixer. Making a mixer capable of making five milkshakes at a time, the company was going strong until the early 1950’s, when the growing popularity of soft-ice-cream stands signaled a decline of the drugstore soda fountain and the classic malted milkshake. He remained in sales for 17
He worked for room and board at a restaurant, hoping to learn the business. In 1941 he started his own business the Prince Castle multimixer. Making a mixer capable of making five milkshakes at a time, the company was going strong until the early 1950’s, when the growing popularity of soft-ice-cream stands signaled a decline of the drugstore soda fountain and the classic malted milkshake. He remained in sales for 17