Interesting fact: Ray Kroc ended up becoming a Red Cross ambulance driver (after lying about his age) during the First World War and ended up serving alongside another person who also was in the Red Cross and also happened to lie about his age; a little-known man named Walt Disney.

@crowscall1901

2 жыл бұрын

Kroc...not "CROC"

@MatthewChenault

2 жыл бұрын

@@crowscall1901, I don’t know why that got auto-corrected.

@mrmjb1960

2 жыл бұрын

He also owned a Football Company too

@sherrihobbs3464

2 жыл бұрын

@@crowscall1901 look again that's how it was spelled.

@MsPascalex

2 жыл бұрын

@@crowscall1901 who cares how it was spelled, seriously the Crow could stay quiet once in a while and stop calling out on others

And today the machine is still broke

@USNBLUE

2 жыл бұрын

😂 true

@conniemeissen5213

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, the old ice cream machine, lol!

@yellowsubmarine1321

2 жыл бұрын

Was looking for this comment😂😂😂😂😂

@queencupcake09

2 жыл бұрын

Omg this joke is getting old. 🤦

@billchambersmarquez1964

2 жыл бұрын

Ain't that the truth! When the hell are they ever going to be repaired?!!!!!

I'm glad its still McDonalds and not Crocks.

@georgesawtooth2214

2 жыл бұрын

Boom, like that.

@skipads5141

2 жыл бұрын

Although Crocks would be a better description of what they sell as food.

@vickylynn2432

2 жыл бұрын

@@skipads5141 LOL

@billl1127

2 жыл бұрын

It's Kroc.

@kaio2212able

2 жыл бұрын

He should have named the store Crock's!

I live 30 miles from the original site of McDonald’s in San Bernardino, CA. I highly recommend reading, “Behind the Arches” by John F. Love. As a teacher, I was able to introduce my students (via phone) to Dick’s grandson. He told them that his grandfather felt cheated by Ray Kroc. Kroc apparently had promised them a lifetime royalty - when they sold out to him - which would have been worth many millions.

@kevinmalone3210

2 жыл бұрын

So my guess is the brothers didn't get the royalty.

@mrmjb1960

2 жыл бұрын

There also is The Founder with Michael Keaton as Ray Kroc. I suggest that movie too.

I’m always learning some history here you’re always so informative🤓

That Pieta statue is absolutely beautiful. Thanks, Lamont!

For those who want to know more about this story, watch the movie The Founder (2016) and you'll see just how Ray Croc manipulated the brothers and literally took advantage of them. Nice video!

@rochelchase3726

2 жыл бұрын

wow

@thebewitchinghour831

2 жыл бұрын

Michael Keaton was great in that movie. Good movie.

@highendforever

2 жыл бұрын

Felt so bad for the brothers

@madbutler6022

Жыл бұрын

Great movie. And yeah if that movie is accurate Kroc was a dick

Thanks Lamont, for another FASCINATING STORY!!!! I ALWAYS thought Ray Croft was the "Founder" of "McDonalds", you certainly proved me wrong. From listening to you though, he sounded like a "Hanger On" who gave very little for something that's worth BILLIONS now!!!! But, in all fairness, no one knew that it would grow into such an ENORMOUS INSTITUTE!!!!

@misssparky5574

2 жыл бұрын

Tried a McDonalds a few years ago and it was tasteless as I noticed they were microwaving everything. My number 1 is Kentucky fried chicken, you always taste the delicious herbs and spices. First tasted KFC in 1971 and still eat it now. 🇬🇧

@milotorres6894

2 жыл бұрын

He did , there was a movie made telling story , look up mc d movie very heated just like colonel saunders story..

@crowscall1901

2 жыл бұрын

Kroc...not " CROFT"

@mrmjb1960

2 жыл бұрын

It's Kroc not Croc.

The founders of MCDONALDS.... If they could come from the graves and see how MCDONALDS is like in today times it would never be a MCDONALDS.

I couldn’t tell what was in those glass cases until you got closer, I’ve never seen urns displayed like that… thank you for another informative video!

@melliott604

2 жыл бұрын

You should watch Hollywood grave yards. With Arthur dark. He does a lot of big places And big names. I think it’s Forrest Lawn in Cali.. they have rooms like that. Glass shelving with urns. Really beautiful.

You really do your research that's why I enjoy your channel so much , Awesome Job Always 👏

@stellarocquie7957

2 жыл бұрын

Leave it to Professor Lamont!

@rlproctor4219

2 жыл бұрын

@bob proctor like your last name.... I used to love McDonald's when I was a kid.. I can't eat now ... human flesh I hope not lol

@ericahamilton4943

2 жыл бұрын

@bob proctor I heard about that

From what I remember of the story, there was a lawsuit, in which Ray Croc won. That meant the McDonald Bros. literally couldn't use their own name in any restaurant venture.

@millennialodyssey5956

2 жыл бұрын

That dude was a thief and he openly boasted about it.

@jessied8585

2 жыл бұрын

They could have started one called Mickey D's, that's what everyone calls it anyway.

@LemurJackson

2 жыл бұрын

Ray Kroc is an amazing businessman, sure he’s not a nice person, but he got what he came, revolutionized the industry, sold land opposed to stores, and made millions.

I have family in that mausoleum and its really beautiful and well kept.

@stellarocquie7957

2 жыл бұрын

No leaks or mold here!

@latashaalston4350

2 жыл бұрын

It definitely looks very beautiful and well kept! Im sorry for you and your family's losses of your loss loved ones.

Who the hell would unlike this video…. Really!? Thumbs down to them 🙄

They should've locked in royalties on each franchised restaurant ... 1million each was peanuts in comparison of Crocks growth of their idea to the giant it became .. 🤔💪✌️😔

The first McDonald's franchise was opened by Art Bender in Fresno, CA in 1955. Art had worked for the McDonald Bros. at their first restaurant in San Bernardino, CA which opened in 1940 and the McDonald's that we know today was opened in 1948. Art, reportedly, sold the first McDonald's hamburger. After securing the first McDonald's franchise, still at the corner of Blackstone Av. and Shields Av., Art opened many more McDonald's in Central California. Around the time when Art decided to slow things down, he started selling his franchises to the parent McDonald's corp. Eventually he sold everything to McDonald's corp. The main office for McDonald's of California is located in the basement of the McDonald's restaurant, also in Fresno, at 1739 Divisadero.

The movie The Founder is all about the beginning of McDonald’s. Michael Keaton plays Roy Croc. His portrayal of him made him look like a real jerk.

@milotorres6894

2 жыл бұрын

From the perspective of McDonald brothers.. .

@imtheitchyouneedtoscratch

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed but a good movie all the same.

@houseofno

2 жыл бұрын

His name was Ray, not Roy Kroc.

@kevinmalone3210

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe because in real life he was.

@millennialodyssey5956

2 жыл бұрын

Umm Karen... The dude was a jerk he boasted in interviews about what he did to those brothers.

Appreciate that info. I remember Macdonald's restaurant service ( no drive thru) in the early 70s . You would walk thur the door and be greeted by all the cashier's " Welcome to McDonald's,may we help you". They would take your order, repeat it, give your total. Then would say what amount they received, give you your balance. Here's your order of whatever it was. " Thank you for coming and please come back again. Yes, your orders was always right. Exhale!!!

@rochelchase3726

2 жыл бұрын

that's call service

@jeffreyknight3884

2 жыл бұрын

I remember walking up to the front window to order some food. No walk it's at that time in the 60's. What a neat design of the building. That's how it looked in the 60's in cuyahoga falls ohio.

@billchambersmarquez1964

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I remember the massive stainless steel counters they had!!!!!

@andreadeamon6419

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreyknight3884 hey fellow buckeye

Great history of the Golden Arches. Thank you Lamont for digging it to this history 🙌

I just like the idea of a Lamont-owned McDonalds with an interesting grave 3AM graveyard “lunch hour” located near a huge and historic graveyard

@mattscotting9448

2 жыл бұрын

I like it

@351clevelandmodifiedmotor4

2 жыл бұрын

I thought the headstone would be a big mac

@kevinmalone3210

2 жыл бұрын

And all the Lamont's subscribers on his you tube channel would be his customers!

Very pretty mausoleum. Thanks for showing us this grave, Lamont.

The movie the Founder is a great representation of the story of Maccas as we call it in Australia 🇦🇺

The movie named "The Founder" is amazing

Lamont!! What can l say!! You are the king of story tellers on you tube in my opinion. I've been watching your vlogs for a couple of years now, and you just keep getting better and better!!!, with each one look after yourself and stay safe 👏................

Very nice mausoleum too

Thank you for showing us the McGrave of Richard McDonald.

Hey Lamont, wassup Sir! Thank you for this, RIP to the most awesome iconic brothers & Mr. Crock.

My very first job was at a McDonald's restaurant. I worked there for 3 years.

Lamont, you are sooo knowledgeable!! I feel blessed to follow you, good soul and just one of the most interesting people on KZread!!

@OurLadyshandsofMercy

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/fJt8yMupeJvXp9Y.html

Keep up the good work Lamont ❤

I've been eating at McDonald's my entire life and didn't know any of the facts. Yes very Interesting! Great video...thanks Lamont!

Thank you for what you do showing those people that are resting in peace and sad stories thank you again keep it up my friend

If you want to know more the story watch the movie the founder starring Michael Keaton

Thanks for giving me my first job when I was 15 , I helped out last year for Father's Day I do that every so often when they need help especially after a hurricane I do that also. McDonald's I'm loving it. My condolence to the family I'm sorry for your loss thank you all great creative.Please rest in peace Rip ❤️❤️❤️

Wow you learn something new every day, very interesting and fascinating, thank you Lamont for the story.

I say, "What's up you two?" to my dogs when I return home. Now I can't help but say it like you do when you start your videos. I just changed the last bit. I'm channeling you Lamont! 😆🐕🐕‍🦺 Great video as always! Safe travels! ☮️

@suealvizo7178

2 жыл бұрын

I do the same thing! 😂

@latashaalston4350

2 жыл бұрын

I have a cat and dog I say that to then sometimes lol

@JihadBunnydick

2 жыл бұрын

You sure he's not saying "What's up KZread"?

I'm not just saying this Lamont, you capture the people in the videos of deceased people that u r talking about and some reason u get the other KZreadrs, including myself, to say, "I didn't know this" or "I'll be damn, I didn't realize that." So I tip my hat to you sir, ur are a amazing host!!!

Ray Kroc is a crook on McDonald's from the brothers, to buy a McDonald's 1 million dollar from bank account.

Up until now the only thing I knew about McDonald’s was Ray Kroc. I didn’t know about the McDonald’s family. Very thorough work done by this KZread channel. These stories are incredible to watch and listen too.

Wow great story & what a beautiful cemetery thanks as always for sharing from Sydney Australia

I grew up in Inglewood, CA in the 1960s and remember Maurice working at our (one of the original) McDonalds on LaTijera in Westchester area of Los Angeles. Little did I know how famous they were!

What is going on my Uncle 🙌🏿 if only he could see what became of his creation 👌🏿

Lamont, you have the greatest interesting stories. I now know about McDonald's and wendy's beginning history. Thank you once again for the great footage.

Thank you Lamont

Another Great video,, You do it every time Lamont.

Welcome to Manchester NH!!!! Another Cemetery you should visit while you are here is the Valley St. Cemetery. Lots of Civil War soldiers are in there

I only eat McDonald's if I'm traveling south and extremely hungry. The only edible food for me is nuggets and egg mcmuffins.

@blacknight2149

2 жыл бұрын

Egg McMuffins are solid! I’m sad they aren’t sold all day because I would only eat those n the fries

@fabricatedreality8218

2 жыл бұрын

@@blacknight2149 no Canadian bacon tho, gotta be regular bacon 😋

Just sat down with my McNuggets and honey...and this came up! What are the chances? LOL!

@finlandsuomi6144

2 жыл бұрын

heart attack ?

Gorgeous stained glass in the mausoleum!

He died six years before the movie, "Supersize Me" came out. Shame. I wonder what he would have thought about the documentary.

Wow, that place is full. Great video Lamont. ❤

@jgrillo638

4 ай бұрын

I was just there today and found the grave and had to look to see if Lemont was there lol, here I am. The place still has plenty of room for new plots believe it or not!

I don’t go there much but interesting story. Great video!

My grandfather owned two McDonalds restaurants in Oakland, California USA. My mom and dad worked for my grandfather and we got our share of hamburgers, tater tots and a frosted mug of root beer. Taste nothing like it did back then. My maiden name is also McDonald

@351clevelandmodifiedmotor4

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow your a star lol , McDonald's did salad lol, McDonald's no integrity. Your not a healthy option your a nuclear clown feeding us nuclear drug filled death burgers

@FreddieandBrenda

2 жыл бұрын

@@351clevelandmodifiedmotor4 , you don't have to go there to eat! 🙄

The brothers would never have sold it completely if they knew the monster McDonalds would become. This reminded me of the Tim Horton coffee in Canada.

@kimberlyhoward4940

2 жыл бұрын

Ray was a snake, he stole their name and business

@stephanieann8115

2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting. I’ve never heard this before. There’s always a scumbag waiting in the lurches to ruin anything good.

@odalisgonzalez6875

2 жыл бұрын

@@kimberlyhoward4940 I totally agree. I would've seen the red flags. If you see someone very interested in your business that means you have a hot product. Never sell it completely..be the sole boss of your business

@odalisgonzalez6875

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephanieann8115 I don't know how people like this sleep at night

@stephanieann8115

2 жыл бұрын

@@odalisgonzalez6875 I worked for a real crook years ago and I asked him how he could sleep at night with the way he treated people.... he told me “on a very expensive mattress” he did end up with Cancer though🤷🏻‍♀️

Lamont is AWESOME!

Great video Lamont! Mark Knopfler from the band Dire Straits has a song called "Boom, like That" on his Shangri-La album about the beginning of McDonald's.

Mcdonald's please bring back the Chicken Ranch Snack Wrap and the Steak and Cheese Bagel!! That breakfast bagel was off the chain delicious!!

@JillNunn

2 жыл бұрын

They could sell those steak, egg and cheese bagels all day and I'd buy them.

@noobeenaut

2 жыл бұрын

The McWraps they used to have were really good, I wish they never canceled them

@penskepc2374

2 жыл бұрын

I remember those! I use to get them when I was broke cruising in my Monte Carlo at the Lee traffic circle.

@andreafoster3732

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I miss the bacon egg and cheese McDonald's

I learn a lot watching your videos Lamont. Thank you

Thanks Lamont I love the Golden Arches on how it got started ❤️

Thanks for Sharing!

I love your videos. I always learn from your videos. You are so knowledgeable about stuff. I think you are always respectful to others people

Always very informative 👍 love these videos take care 🙂 ❤ xx

That is so cool, that yellow McDonalds sign really stands out among all the other urns on that wall :-D

Well done Lamont, very good story, thanks Lamont. Xxx

I always wondered. Thanks Lamont 💕

Wow this place you're at is incredible, Lamont

Didn’t know this! Thanks Lamont!

Lamont, thank you for another great video. Everytime I watch you I learn something new. Could you please do a video on Rod Price? He is buried in New Hampshire. Rod Price was the lead and slide guitar player in a hard rock band in the seventies and again later in the nineties called Foghat. His is an interesting story, an excellent guitar player. imo one of the best, and a fantastic human being as well.

@michaelbillhymer8327

2 жыл бұрын

He is buried in Laurel Hill Cemetary in Wilton New Hampshire.

@michaelbillhymer8327

2 жыл бұрын

He is buried in Laurel Hill cemetary in Wilton New Hampshire.

RIP mr McDonald and he passed away on my birthday and leave a big legacy behind 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😥😥😥😥

Thanks for the video Lamont

I know you've done McDonald's now and you've done Dave from Wendy's and Colonel Sanders from Kentucky Fried Chicken, hopefully you can do others like Burger King, Taco Bell,Little Ceasars and other franchises cause I learn so much about them from you and getting to see their final resting places is awesome. Like all of your Vlogs,another one I really enjoy Lemont, stay safe and I will look out for more of them.

Fascinating story Lamont what an absolutely beautiful mausoleum Thanks Lamont

I never realized how the food place started.thanks for that video.

"got tired of the winters here" Same, my friend ☺️

Wow, I lived in Manchester NH. for 10 years and never knew that! great info!

Thank you Lamont for your videos. Keep ha a blessed day.😊

Lamont At Large thank you so much for the history lesson.

It’s also the 2nd biggest real estate holder in the world behind the Vatican.

good one 👍🏻

Have you ever thought about going to an Indian burial ground I'm native so I can lay foot on secret it's a family plot. But it's better to go at night time, that's when we go, it's just tradition. But I do want to say you do an awesome job keep up the good work

I get so educated watching you Lamont 👍🏽

Thanks, Lamont. Interesting. Happy Thanksgiving. Be safe.

Hi Lamont yeah just tuned in on point good to see ya working proper interesting fella Ry UK

Very Interesting Lamont. Thank you.

Great vlog Ive heard some of this history before thanks Lamont

Thank you once again very interesting.

My first job was at McDonald's 😂 I was just a young teenager. I will always remember we were busy and a man came in front of me and gave me his order and said I have a taxi waiting please go as fast as possible. I filled it without waiting for the other's and he paid me and handed me $20.00 this is a tip and ran out. 😂😂😂 like I was going to say anything to anyone 😂😂😂

McDonald's has the absolute best French Fries 🍔🍟

@USNBLUE

2 жыл бұрын

EVER.

@randallherr4273

2 жыл бұрын

They used to have the best fries but that ended in the 1980s when forced to go healthier now I think blah

@David-Zita

2 жыл бұрын

i agree, they are the best

@stevenbonnesen5988

2 жыл бұрын

When making your own french fries before throwing them in the hot oil preferably peanut oil sprinkle white granulated sugar and then salt them to taste after you remove the fries from the hot oil...and now you have the best fries ever...

@kimberlyhoward4940

2 жыл бұрын

They changed them they taste like cardboard.

Watch the movie the founder. It is the story of the McDonald's brother's and Ray Kroc. He was a greedy crooked man who took advantage of the brother's.. it changed my whole outlook on McDonald's. That is why the brother's died from heart failure having to deal with Kroc.

Ray croc was just a thief. I seriously think the McDonald's brothers should've just kept this business to themselves because it's crazy how back then people's businesses were messed with and how they're continued to be messed with

Well there you go. I said this years ago here in Dublin. They had to be Irish with a name like McDonald

I'm a Former McDonald's employee. Worked at one while in high school.

His food got alot of people in graveyard too.

@tawnie9204

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahaha. Nah the people that took it over did. Putting a lot of fillers preservatives inside meats etc

@bootnazz1786

2 жыл бұрын

@@tawnie9204 maybe.😁

Joan Kroc donated to Grand Forks, ND during the flood of 1997. Very generous donation on her part to help the city.

THANK YOU LAMONT .DAVID MORONEY IN DUBLIN IRELAND.

I'm old enough to remember that their French fries had such a good flavor to them but not now they are just bland tasting potatoes!

Wow- so interesting - Thank you!!!!

Lamont putting us on game but in the 95s I remember seeing Ray croc’s mission statement at local McDonald’s me & my family also worked for Mc Donald’s I even had the honor to meet a owner that goes by the name MR MARK & his lovely family this man when I met him had about 5 stores to say the least & he put wisdom on me he was able to tell me that he went to university for business which that deserves much respect 🍀🤞🏽

Lamont - I'm from Concord, NH right up the road and I did not know this (or if I did I had forgotten it)! Thanks for the interesting video!!!!! They should have never sold out to Ray Kroc. But that was their decision. Pat

🙏🏽 to them we have so many fast food options at excellent prices and services. Thank you McDonald’s 🤤