Richard and Maurice McDonald

Richard and Maurice McDonald were American entrepreneurs who founded the first McDonald's restaurant in 1940. They revolutionized the fast-food industry by developing a streamlined, efficient kitchen concept called the "Speedee Service System," which prioritized quick service and standardized food preparation. Their innovative approach laid the foundation for the global McDonald's franchise chain. Although they originally operated as a single restaurant, their techniques and business model attracted attention, eventually leading to the partnership with Ray Kroc, who expanded McDonald's into the worldwide franchise giant we know today.