Ray Kroc, a milkshake mixer salesman, ventured to California in 1954 to visit McDonald's hamburger stand, where he heard they were running eight mixers at once. Kroc was impressed by how rapidly customers were served and, seeing an opportunity to sell many more milkshake machines, encouraged brothers Dick and Mac McDonald to open a chain of their restaurants. Kroc became their business partner and opened the first McDonald's in Des Plaines, Illinois in 1955. McDonald's and the Golden Arches have since become an internationally-recognized symbol of quick-service hamburgers, fries, chicken, breakfast items, salads and milkshakes.
McDonald's Corporation
This is a Franchise Opportunity
Address
One McDonal's Plaza
City, State Zip
Oak Brook, IL 60521
Business Established:
1955
Total Investment:
$1.5MIL
Minimum Cash Required:
$500,000
Business Type:
Quick service fast food restaurants.
Training and Support:
Addresses all aspects of operating a McDonald's restaurant. Most training takes place in McDonald's restaurant. Also, includes classroom training and seminars.
Financing Options:
None
Franchised Units:
24,634
Franchising Since:
1955
Qualifications:
Entrepreneurial spirit, ability to manage finances, motivate and train people; willingness to complete a comprehensive training program and devote full time and best efforts to operating the restaurant; financial qualifications.
