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1. Brothers Richard "Dick" J. McDonald (February 16, 1909 – July 14, 1998) and Maurice “Mac” McDonald (November 26, 1902 – December 11, 1971) were two early American fast food pioneers, originally from Manchester, New Hampshire, who established the first McDonald's restaurant in 1940. Where was the first McDonalds?

  • Phoenix, Arizona
  • Des Plaines, Illinois
  • San Bernardino, California

2. In 1937, the brothers' first food venture was a hot-dog stand in Monrovia, California. What was the venture called?

  • Airdrome
  • Mickey D’s
  • Irish Dogs

3. In 1940, the first McDonald’s served what kind of food in a drive in?

  • Irish
  • Barbecue
  • Hot Dogs

4. However, in 1948, the brothers closed down the restaurant and remade it. They served hamburgers, fries, and milkshakes. The concept became know as?

  • “Treat Every Customer with Respect”
  • “Speedee Service System”
  • “Made Your Way, Now”

5. The brothers began franchising in 1953, beginning in Phoenix, Arizona. Who was the first McDonald’s franchisee?

  • Dave Fox
  • Marion Morrison
  • Mike McWeeney

6. The present corporation dates its founding to the opening of a franchised restaurant by Ray Kroc, on April 15, 1955, the ninth McDonald's restaurant overall. Where was the restaurant located?

  • Des Plaines, Illinois
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Springfield, Illinois

7. What year did Ray Kroc buy the McDonald’s interest?

  • 1954
  • 1957
  • 1961

8. What did Ray Kroc do before finding the McDonald brothers and owning McDonald’s?

  • Car salesman
  • Multi-mix milkshake salesman
  • Animator for Walt Disney

9. How much did Ray Kroc pay the McDonald brothers for their interest in the business?

  • $2.7 million
  • $4.7 million
  • $12.4 million

10. Who wrote the song “You deserve a break today”?

  • Barry Manilow
  • Kenny Karen
  • Ray Kroc

Check Your Answers

  • 1. San Bernardino, California
  • 2. Airdrome
  • 3. Barbecue
  • 4. “Speedee Service System”
  • 5. Dave Fox
  • 6. Des Plaines, Illinois
  • 7. 1961
  • 8. Multi-mix milkshake salesman
  • 9. $2.7 million
  • 10. Kenny Karen
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