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Person
Ray Kroc
Turned a single efficient restaurant into a global franchising system.
- Lifespan
- 1902–1984
- Country
- United States
- Industries
- Consumer Products
The problem
A great local restaurant model had no reliable way to expand nationally while keeping quality consistent.
The innovation
Kroc built a franchising and operations system that standardized procedures, supply, and quality across many independently-run locations.
Why it mattered
Standardized franchising let the concept scale rapidly without losing consistency.
Lasting impact
The franchising playbook he refined shaped how service businesses grow worldwide.