Ronald McDonald (The Original) is a name recognized worldwide for the success of his family's McDonald's Hamburgers restaurants. Ronald is a successful published Author (Ronald McDonald's The Complete Hamburger, Ronald McDonald's International Burger Book, The Franchise Buyers Guide, and several other nonfood-related books). He has been involved in franchising and restaurants for over 5 decades working with notable chains such as Wendy's, Western Family Steak House, Long Horn Steak House, Bonanza Steak House, and others in both consulting as well as management. He served on the Boards of several franchise chains and consulted for others. Ronald served on Pres. George W Bush's Business Advisory Council for 6 years. He is a member of Mensa. Ronald developed and sold The Ale Haus Chain, The Villa Inns, Don Benito's Burritos, and The Cue Club and started the first Disco in America, “Pandora's Box”. He pioneered the "Heat & Serve" food concept with Dixie Southern Foods and Cottonwood Creek Farms. He has been on 1600 radio shows, the Food Channel, and done numerous on-air interviews. As a public speaker, he has covered: The History and Success of the McDonald Brothers, The Importance of Supply Chain Management, Franchising or Licensing a Business Choice, and Building A Dream into a Success. Ronald holds a Real Estate Brokers License and is a Certified General Contractor licensed in Florida. He has designed numerous restaurants from the back of the house to the structures themselves. A confident and popular speaker. Ronald is 74 years old, married, and available for speaking engagements.
