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Big Mac Creator and Early McDonald’s Franchise Owner Dies at 98

The creator of the Big Mac has died. Jim Delligatti lived to 98 and is best known as a McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) restaurant franchisee in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. His story and success show that one franchise owner can have a big league impact on the overall company. Indeed, Delligatti’s experimentation and “special sauce” propelled McDonald’s ahead of all its fast-food competition. Check ... Read More »