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Ray Kroc, an American businessman, is one of the founders of McDonald's. Born on October 5, 1902, in Chicago, he passed away on January 14, 1984. Kroc transformed McDonald's from a small restaurant into a globally renowned fast-food chain in the mid-20th century.

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Famous Ray Kroc Quotes

“I believe that if you think small, you’ll stay small.”

Thinking Growth Business Mindset

Book:Grinding it Out : The Making of McDonald's

Source: Grinding it Out : The Making of McDonald's

“I don't believe in saturation. We're thinking and talking worldwide.”

Thinking Believe Talking Don't Believe Saturation

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“I was never much of a reader when I was a boy. Books bored me. I liked action. But I spent a lot of time thinking about things. I'd imagine all kinds of situations and how I would handle them.”

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Book:Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald's

Source: Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald's

“I wasn't prepared for this big room with clattering typewriters and teletype printers. You could hardly hear yourself think.”

Thinking Bigs Rooms Prepared Typewriters Printer

Book:Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald's

Source: Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald's

“Visions of McDonald's restaurants dotting crossroads all over the country paraded through my brain. I don't believe in saturation. We're thinking and talking worldwide.”

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“If I had a brick for every time I’ve repeated the phrase Quality, Service, Cleanliness and Value, I think I’d probably be able to bridge the Atlantic Ocean with them.”

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Book:Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald's

Source: Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald's

About the Author

Born: October 5, 1902
Died: January 14, 1984
Known for: Businessman
Quotes: 74

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