Ray Kroc

Ray Arthur Kroc (October 5, 1902, Oak Park, Illinois January 14, 1984) was founder of the McDonald's Corporation in 1955, although not of the restaurant chain itself, which was started by Dick and Mac McDonald in 1940. Dubbed the Hamburger King, Kroc was included in the TIME 100 list of the world's most influential builders and titans of industry and amassed a 00 million fortune during his lifetime. Kroc was of Czech ancestry and was survived by his third wife, Joan B. Kroc.

8 Quotes

In business for yourself, not by yourself.
— Ray Kroc

While formal schooling is an important advantage, it is not a guarantee of success nor is its absence a fatal handicap.
— Ray Kroc

Creativity is a highfalutin word for the work I have to do between now and Tuesday.
— Ray Kroc

Are you green and growing or ripe and rotting?
— Ray Kroc

Luck is a dividend of sweat. The more you sweat, the luckier you get.
— Ray Kroc

All money means to me is a pride in accomplishment.
— Ray Kroc

Its easy to have principles when you're rich. The important thing is to have principles when you're poor.
— Ray Kroc

If you're not a risk taker, you should get the hell out of business.
— Ray Kroc