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The Food That Built America S5E12 — Burger Empire: The Ray Kroc Story
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The Food That Built America•Season 5•Episode 12

Burger Empire: The Ray Kroc Story

8.0/10 · 35 votesJul 28, 2024

Ranked #10 of 12 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

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In the 1950s, middle-aged salesman Ray Kroc is drowning in debt when he's inspired by a roadside burger stand he wants to spread nationwide, McDonald's; he creates the modern model of franchising and ignites a fast-food gold rush.

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Episode Summary

"Burger Empire: The Ray Kroc Story" is episode 12 of The Food That Built America season 5. It scored 8.0/10 from 35 votes, ranking #10 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.1). It aired on July 28, 2024.

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