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2. melmagazine.com › en-us › storyThe Tumultuous Marriage Behind the McDonald’s Empire

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   Feb 14, 2017 · When Ray Kroc met Joan Beverly Smith in a Minnesota piano bar one night in 1957, he was instantly smitten. No matter that he was 25 years her senior, or that they were both married to other people, or that he was still hustling franchises for a fast-food hamburger stand owned by two other guys.

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3. gazetteday.com › ethel-flemingEthel Fleming: Comprehensive Profile of Ray Kroc’s First Wife

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   Jan 26, 2024 · In 1922, Ethel Fleming married her second husband, Ray Kroc, the future founder of McDonald’s. The couple had two children, Marilyn and Harry. However, their marriage faced several challenges, including Ray’s increasing work commitment.

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5. www.splendidtable.org › story › 2017/02/09Ray & Joan Kroc - power couple behind the golden arches

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   Feb 9, 2017 · Ray Kroc turned a single San Bernardino burger stand into one of the world’s largest and enduring brands, while his wife and silent partner Joan Kroc became one of the country’s best know philanthropists.

6. www.wbur.org › 2016/11/15 › mcdonalds-ray-joan-krocNew Book Explores Lives Of The First Couple Of McDonald's - WBUR

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   Nov 15, 2016 · By Lisa Napoli. Even before she married Ray Kroc, Joan learned it was possible to outsource bad news. When she agreed to Ray’s proposal the second time—six years after first accepting and...

7. www.factualamerica.com › behind-the-screenplay › theThe Real Ray Kroc: The Man Who Built McDonald's Empire

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   Sep 7, 2024 · Ray Kroc's later life was marked by his marriage to Joan, philanthropic efforts, and health challenges. His personal relationships and business success intertwined as he expanded McDonald's globally. Joan Kroc, The Kindred Spirit. Ray Kroc met Joan Beverly Smith in 1957 at a Minnesota piano bar.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ray_KrocRay Kroc - Wikipedia

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   Kroc's first two marriages to Ethel Fleming (1922–1961) and Jane Dobbins Green (1963–1968) ended in divorce. [31] Kroc and Fleming met in 1919, married in 1922, and then moved to Chicago, Illinois .

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   Did Ray Kroc make a fortune?

   • It's often quoted that Ray Kroc made a fortune and his wife spent it — on causes he may not have agreed with. Lisa Napoli talks to Scott Simon about the life and love affair in her new book. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Ray Kroc, to use his proud words, put the hamburger on the assembly line.

   'Ray And Joan' Chronicles Complex Life Of Kroc's Philanthropic Wife

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   How many children did Ray Kroc have?

   • The couple had two children together, Marilyn and Harry, and Kroc worked as a traveling salesman to support his family during the early years of their marriage. As Ray Kroc’s ambitions in the business world grew, it placed a strain on their marriage.

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   How did Ray Kroc meet Joan Beverly Smith?

   • When Ray Kroc met Joan Beverly Smith in a Minnesota piano bar one night in 1957, he was instantly smitten. No matter that he was 25 years her senior, or that they were both married to other people, or that he was still hustling franchises for a fast-food hamburger stand owned by two other guys.

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   Did Ethel Fleming marry Ray Kroc?

   • Ethel Fleming and Ray Kroc, the famous American businessman and founder of the McDonald’s franchise, first crossed paths in 1919. They eventually fell in love and tied the knot in 1922, settling down in Chicago, Illinois. During their early years of marriage, Ethel played a supportive role in Ray’s various business endeavors.

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   Who is Ray Kroc?

   • Ray Kroc, formerly a traveling salesman, found great success with the McDonald’s franchise after discovering the original fast-food restaurant in San Bernardino operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald. Impressed by their efficient operation, Kroc proposed an idea to the brothers – the expansion into a franchising model.

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   How did Ray & Joan Kroc die?

   • As Kroc aged, he faced health challenges. He suffered from diabetes and arthritis, which impacted his daily life. In January 1984, Kroc died of heart failure at age 81. His legacy lives on through McDonald's global presence and the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Centers, which provide opportunities for underserved communities.

   The Real Ray Kroc: The Man Who Built McDonald's Empire

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10. www.npr.org › 2016/11/19 › 502685423'Ray And Joan' Chronicles Complex Life Of Kroc's ... - NPR

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    Nov 19, 2016 · It's often quoted that Ray Kroc made a fortune and his wife spent it — on causes he may not have agreed with. Lisa Napoli talks to Scott Simon about the life and love affair in her new book.