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Big Mac: The Unauthorized Story of McDonald's

Maxwell Boas & Steve Chain

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Summary

Max Boas and Steve Chain examine the growth of McDonald’s in this critical account of the company. A contemporary review describes its treatment of Ray Kroc, the McDonald brothers and the franchise business, offering another account of a company often told through its founder’s own story.

  • SourceHarvard Crimson: Edible Plastic · Contemporary review, May 17, 1976; title and discussion of Kroc, founders and franchises

Why read it Our view

Compare the roles of Kroc, the McDonald brothers and franchising in McDonald’s growth. This critical company history gives a second view of expansion alongside accounts written by company leaders.

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  • Ray KrocHistory subject
    A contemporary Harvard Crimson review describes Boas and Chain’s account of McDonald’s growth and Ray Kroc’s role.
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