Ray Kroc opened the first McDonald's franchise on April 15, 1955, in Des Plaines, Illinois, launching the corporation that became the world's largest fast-food chain. It was the first franchise for Kroc's company, McDonald's Systems, Inc and it featured a red and white tiled building with the Golden Arches. The first day sales were $366.12.
McDonald’s System, Inc. was the predecessor of McDonald’s Corp. Kroc initially acquired the exclusive franchise rights from the McDonalds brothers in 1954 and went on to buy the complete company in 1961 for $2.7 million. gaining full control of the name, trademarks, and operations, allowing him to expand without restrictions. More
