Who started a drive-in business?
Mac and Dick McDonald
What year did this happen?
1939
And where?
San Bernardino, California
Had they owned a business before?
Yes
How much were the burgers sold for?
fifteen cents
How much if you wanted cheese?
four cents
Was the menu shortened?
Yes
What did they offer on the new menu?
French fries, hamburgers, and sodas
Did they take tips?
no
What was the name of the salesperson who met them?
Ray Kroc
When did they meet?
1954
What was he selling at the time?
milkshake-mixing machines
How many sales did McDonald's have in the 1970's?
$1 billion
Did their food have a uniformity about it?
Yes
Before they met Ray, how many restaurants had they opened?
ten
Is McDonald's well known today?
Yes
Was the new drive in more popular for lunch or dinner?
lunch