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1m12s
Persistence. Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent won't; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius won't; unrewarded genius is practically a cliché. Education won't; the world is full of educated fools. Persistence and determination alone are all powerful. Show that you don't have to be defeated by anything. That you can have peace of mind, improved health and a never ceasing flow of energy. If you attempt each and every day to achieve these things, the results will make themselves obvious to you. While it may sound like a magical notion, it is in you to create your own future. The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind. Or as Ralph Waldo Emerson declared, "A man is what he thinks about all day long."
The Founder
50.7s
- Where's the... Where's the front of the apron? - Show me. - All right. Just make sure the windows are big enough so the customers can look into the restaurant. All the way to the kitchen. Doesn't look right. Let me see this. - Ray. - What? - We got a letter from San Bernardino. - Read it to me. - Dear Ray. Thank you for your letter sharing your idea to strike a deal with Coca-Cola to sponsor menu boards at the new Des Plaines location. An intriguing notion, indeed. As you rightly point out, such an arrangement would provide a steady source of revenue to the store at no additional labor cost. - However... - However? However, what? - However, this is a concept that goes beyond our core beliefs. McDonald's was founded with the idea of families and not strict commerce. - Sons of bitches, they don't know what the hell... - And so on and so on...
The Founder
28.6s
It's its own separate company. Which puts it outside your purview. - Anything relating to McDonald's is within our purview. - Let me explain something to you, Dick. You boys have full say over what goes on inside the restaurants. But outside? Above? Below? Your authority stops at the door. And at the floor. All right?
The Founder
1m6s
We'll need backing. I've arranged meetings with investors and financial institutions. We're in the center of the town which is the only over-saturated aspect. We should do well in this area because... Has anyone here ever eaten at a McDonald's? ...Operation growth is going to enable us to expand. Franchise Realty Corporation how may I...? They seem exaggerated but they're fully supported by the numericals. In fact, we erred on the side of caution. - He's being conservative. Mine, based on gut, and my gut tells me those numbers are low. McDonald's is growing quick as a hiccup. - I'm Harry Sonneborn this is... Hurry on over to McDonald's, now serving family communities from coast to coast. You're probably only minutes away from America's favorite restaurant. McDonald's fast service is the perfect answer for parties. Birthday lunches! And family meals anytime. With no fuss or dishes to do. It's America's greatest food value. No wonder you see so many of your neighbors there. If you want home quality cooking without the home work, try McDonald's. Look for the Golden Arches at McDonald's. The closest thing to home.
The Founder
55.6s
- Now, I know what you're thinking. How the heck does a 52-year-old, over the hill, milkshake machine salesman, build a fast food empire with 1600 restaurants, in 50 states, five foreign countries, with an annual revenue of in the neighborhood of 700 million dollars? One word, persistence. Nothing in this world can take the place of good ol' persistence. Talent won't... Nothing's more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius won't. Unrecognized genius is practically a cliché. Education won't... Why the world is full of educated fools. Persistence and determination alone are all powerful.
The Founder
17.7s
As per the terms of your agreement, while you are entitled to maintain ownership of this location, you no longer have the right to call it McDonald's, McDonald or any such variation so as to confuse or infringe upon the McDonald's trademark which is now the exclusive intellectual property of Mr. Raymond A. Kroc. Thank you, gentlemen.
The Founder
26.2s
It was a typical English-American word, it flowed. McDonald's. I liked the sound of it. It sounded wholesome and it sounded genuine. You know? Ahh, I don't like these umm... gimmick type names, you know? Ahh... burger this and burger that and all that kind of stuff. McDonald's, it's got a nice sounding name.
The Founder