List of Facts about Ray Kroc, Man Who Made McDonalds Worldwide

This increases the franchisor's control over the chain as a whole, as well as the franchise. Ray also made sure to open new stores only in the suburbs, and no longer in the city center. In this way, it makes the restaurant more accessible to people who want to eat out after hours.

9. Ray Sets High Standards for Restaurant
Ray wanted good service and quality, so it's no surprise that he insists on high standards. He emphasized good sanitation and required staff to be kept clean and tidy at all times. He also made it a policy for employees to treat children politely no matter what. 

Ray also insists that staff regularly scrape spice containers to achieve his policy of minimal waste at all costs. He also banned smoking in all restaurants and banned the presence of pinball machines in restaurants.

10. Has a Strange Policy When It Comes to Hired New Managers
In particular, Ray refused to hire anyone with a Master's degree in any Arts course. He did it because he thought such a background lacked the necessary skills in managing a business. Odd as it may sound, this policy worked quite well for Ray, making it difficult for historians to dispute it.

11. Ray Kroc Has a No Secretary Policy
While Ray leads the company, none of the executives have the option of hiring a secretary to assist them in their duties. Ray believed that executives should have a direct mentality when it comes to their work and used this policy to enforce that belief.

12. Ray Had a Fight with the McDonald Brothers
Ray Kroc once argued with the McDonald Brothers for not liking Ray Kroc's idea of ??expanding the company. McDonald Brothers were trying to keep a small number of restaurants and this frustrated Ray because, at the time, McDonald's was facing competition from a new fast-food company.