Ray Kroc
Entrepreneur

Ray Kroc Net Worth

Ray Kroc was an American businessman born on October 5, 1902 in Oak Park, IL. He is best known for his role in transforming McDonald's into the world's leading fast-food chain after purchasing the business for $2.7 million in 1961. His vision and leadership helped to make McDonald's a global success, and he is credited with revolutionizing the fast-food industry.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 5, 1902
Birth Place Oak Park, IL
Age 118 YEARS OLD
Died On Jan 14, 1984 (age 81)
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $85 Million (2024)

About

Businessman responsible for turning McDonald's into the world's dominant fast-food chain after buying the Business for $2.7 million in 1961.

Before Fame

He illegally worked for the Red Cross as an ambulance driver during World War I. He joined the company in 1954.

Trivia

He was the owner of the San Diego Padres baseball team from 1974 until 1984. He and Colonel Harland Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken fame both experienced late-in-life success after they had both turned 50.

Family Life

He was married three times, with two of his marriages lasting for more than 30 years.

Associated With

He was included in Time 100: The Most Important People of the Century along with Oprah Winfrey.

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