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Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald's
Book • 1992
In 'Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald's,' Ray Kroc shares his personal and professional story of how he discovered the McDonald brothers' efficient fast-food operation in San Bernardino, California, and subsequently turned it into an international success.
The book chronicles Kroc's career, from his early days as a salesman to his late-in-life entrepreneurial venture with McDonald's.
It highlights his perseverance, business acumen, and the challenges he faced in expanding the franchise.
Kroc also discusses his personal life and the impact of his business decisions on his relationships and health.
The memoir is a blend of business insights, personal anecdotes, and the story of how McDonald's became a global brand.
The book chronicles Kroc's career, from his early days as a salesman to his late-in-life entrepreneurial venture with McDonald's.
It highlights his perseverance, business acumen, and the challenges he faced in expanding the franchise.
Kroc also discusses his personal life and the impact of his business decisions on his relationships and health.
The memoir is a blend of business insights, personal anecdotes, and the story of how McDonald's became a global brand.
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