Ray Kroc
Ray Kroc (1902–1984) was an American entrepreneur who expanded McDonald's into a global franchise after partnering with the McDonald brothers and founding McDonald's Corporation. His work emphasized standardization and franchising; the quote reflects his belief that hard work produces opportunity.
Quotes by Ray Kroc
Quotes: 3

Sweat Equity: Manufacturing Luck Through Relentless Effort
Consequently, convert Kroc’s maxim into practice: set output-based targets (pages written, prototypes shipped) to increase opportunity volume; perform premortems to remove avoidable failure modes (Klein, 2007); publish and share work to widen your serendipity surface with peers and mentors; track leading indicators you can control; and schedule recovery so effort is sustainable. Kroc’s own story in Grinding It Out (1977) shows the pattern: by systematizing operations, relentlessly refining the franchise model, and selling tirelessly, he turned ordinary openings into extraordinary scale. The more he sweated, the luckier he became. [...]
Created on: 9/15/2025

The More I Help Others to Succeed, the More I Succeed - Ray Kroc
Helping others succeed not only leads to material success but also brings emotional and psychological fulfillment. Acts of support and generosity create a positive and impactful legacy. [...]
Created on: 2/7/2025

Persist Until Something Happens - Ray Kroc
Ray Kroc was the founder of the modern McDonald's Corporation and is known for his determination to grow the business. His success story is a testament to persistence, as he faced numerous challenges before McDonald’s became a global franchise. [...]
Created on: 10/7/2024