If McDonald’s were named after its founders’ first names instead of their last name, what would it be called?
Ray & Stewart’s
Thomas & Steven’s
Ray & Richard’s
Richard & Maurice’s
Fact: If McDonald’s were named after the founders’ first names instead of their last name, it would be called Richard & Maurice’s. The company was started by brothers Richard McDonald and Maurice McDonald, who opened their first restaurant in San Bernardino, California, in the 1940s. Their business caught the attention of milkshake machine salesman Ray Kroc, who joined the company in 1954. Kroc eventually bought exclusive rights to the McDonald’s name and operating system and, in 1961, purchased the company from the McDonald brothers for $2.7 million.
Correct Answer: Richard & Maurice’s