Franchising and The Founder

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This entrepreneur was born in 1902 in Oak Park, Illinois. He was the son of immigrants. He is best known for his leadership in franchising a particular fast-food restaurant.

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Ray Kroc

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Who opened the first McDonald’s restaurant?

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The McDonald brothers in San Bernardino, California in 1948.

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Ray Kroc began his career in the restaurant industry as a:

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salesman

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What product led Ray Kroc to discover the restaurant he would later start franchising? Options: ground beef, multi-mixers

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multi-mixers

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The McDonald brothers perfected

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the speedy service system for delivery of food quickly.

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This company began the practice of franchising in the 1860’s.

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Singer Sewing Machines

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This is the legal right granted to an individual (or group) to operate a business as if it were part of a larger chain of stores.

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franchise

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This is the individual or organization selling the franchise.

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franchisor

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This is the person or organization purchasing the franchise.

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franchisee

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What does the franchisor provide for those purchasing the franchise? Options: advice, training, advertising, all of these are provided

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all of these are provided