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McDonald’s Mystery: The Dark History and Forgotten Legacy Of Everyone’s Beloved Burger Joint

Why Ray Loved McDonald’s So Much

During his first visit to the McDonald’s restaurant in 1954, Ray was captivated by its efficient operation and low prices. The streamlined menu—limited to burgers, fries, and drinks—enabled rapid order fulfillment, a system further enhanced by a well-coordinated staff.

The restaurant had already garnered attention, landing on the cover of American Restaurant Magazine in 1952. But Ray saw beyond the local buzz; he envisioned a nationwide sprawling network of McDonald’s restaurants, each outfitted with the eight-spindle Multimixers he sold. This initial encounter impressed him and set the wheels in motion for the mass expansion of McDonald’s.

Next: Ray’s ambitions knew no bounds!

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