The Food That Built America Burger Empire: The Ray Kroc Story (Season 5, Episode 12)
TV Episode | Documentary, History

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The Food That Built America

Burger Empire: The Ray Kroc Story (Season 5, Episode 12)

TV Episode | Documentary, History

In the 1950s, middle aged salesman Ray Crock is drowning in debt when he is 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.

Cinematographer

Milton Kam (director of photography of re-enactments)

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Updated Jul 28, 2024

Release date

Jul 28, 2024 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 nomination

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5 cast members

Name	Known for
Dan Eberle Ray Kroc Ray Kroc See fewer	The Knife Fighter
Dustin Fontaine Harry Sonneborn Harry Sonneborn See fewer	The Andy Baker Tape (2021)
Ben Levitsky Manager Jim Manager Jim See fewer	New York Homicide (2022)
Jason Liebig Self Self See fewer	The Mega-Brands That Built America (2023)
Andreas Pliatsikas René Arend René Arend See fewer	A Chrismystery (2025)