History of McDonald's

The video discusses the history of McDonald's, starting with the opening of the first restaurant by Richard and Maurice McDonald in 1940. It covers the streamlining of operations in 1948, which included reducing menu items and introducing a speedy service system. The video also details the franchising and expansion efforts led by Ray Kroc, who eventually bought out the McDonald brothers in 1961, leading to the global brand we know today.

In which year did Richard and Maurice McDonald open their first restaurant?

• 1930

• 1960

• 1940

• 1950

What type of food stand did the McDonald brothers successfully run before opening their first restaurant?

• Pizza stand

• Hot dog stand

• Taco stand

• Burger stand

What was a unique feature of the McDonald's restaurant in its early days?

• Drive-thru service

• Car hop service

• Home delivery

• Online ordering

What significant change did the McDonald brothers implement in 1948?

• Introduced a breakfast menu

• Streamlined the restaurant experience

• Closed the restaurant permanently

• Started selling pizza

What system did the McDonald brothers introduce to improve food preparation?

• Online ordering system

• Drive-thru system

• Speedy Service System

• Home delivery system

In what year did the McDonald brothers begin offering franchise opportunities?

• 1961

• 1953

• 1970

• 1948

Who played a crucial role in the expansion of the McDonald's brand?

• Henry Ford

• Steve Jobs

• Walt Disney

• Ray Kroc

What percentage of gross sales did the McDonald brothers receive from franchised restaurants?

• 0.5%

• 1%

• 5%

• 2%

In which year did Ray Kroc buy out the McDonald brothers?

• 1961

• 1975

• 1953

• 1980

How much did Ray Kroc pay to acquire the McDonald's business from the brothers?

• $1 million

• $2.7 million

• $5 million

• $10 million