Trivia Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Ray Kroc And Mcdonald's?

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What year did Kroc open his first restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois?
- 1951
- 1955
- 1958
- 1960

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Ray Kroc, Originally known as Raymond Albert Kroc, Having worked as a salesman for most of his adult life, Ray Kroc has been a hustler in most senses of the word. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois, U. S, and he is an American Businessman. How much do you know about Raymond Kroc and McDonald's! Try this Quiz to See morefigure out

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Which of these date did Kroc open his first restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois?
- April 15
- January 5
- September 15
- April 5
Correct Answer

A. April 15

Explanation

Kroc opened his first restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois on April 15.

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3.

What year did Kroc buy out the McDonalds?
- 160
- 1961
- 1962
- 1963
Correct Answer

A. 1961

Explanation

In 1961, Kroc bought out the McDonald's franchise.

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4.

How much did Kroc pay to the McDonald brothers?
- $5 million
- $2.5million
- $3 million
- $2.7 million
Correct Answer

A. $2.7 million

Explanation

Kroc paid $2.7 million to the McDonald brothers.

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5.

When did McDonald's go public at $22 per share?
- January 1965
- March 1965
- April 1965
- October
Correct Answer

A. April 1965

Explanation

In April 1965, McDonald's went public at $22 per share. This means that the company made its initial public offering (IPO) and began selling shares of its stock to the public for the first time at a price of $22 per share. Going public allows a company to raise capital by selling shares to investors, and it often signifies a significant milestone in the company's growth and expansion.

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What year did Kroc become President of McDonald’s and start a training program for franchises owners?
- 1960
- 1965
- 1970
- 1975
Correct Answer

A. 1965

Explanation

In 1965, Kroc became President of McDonald's and initiated a training program for franchise owners. This suggests that prior to 1965, Kroc was not the President of McDonald's and did not have a training program for franchise owners.

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What year did Ray Kroc receive the Horatio Alger Award from the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans for his dedication and honesty?
- 1970
- 1971
- 1972
- 1974
Correct Answer

A. 1972

Explanation

Ray Kroc received the Horatio Alger Award from the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans in 1972.

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8.

What year did he marry Jane Dobbins Green?
- 1960
- 1961
- 1962
- 1963
Correct Answer

A. 1963

Explanation

The question asks for the year in which "he" married Jane Dobbins Green. The only given option that matches this is 1963.

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9.

When was Kroc admitted to a rehabilitation centre for his alcoholism?
- 1970
- 1990
- 1965
- 1980
Correct Answer

A. 1980

Explanation

Kroc was admitted to a rehabilitation center for his alcoholism in 1980.

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10.

What year did Kroc die?
- 1982
- 1980
- 1984
- 1990
Correct Answer

A. 1984

Explanation

Kroc died in the year 1984.

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