America is full of great success stories about families of immigrants who have arrived on our shores with nothing more than dreams and ended up leaving their mark on our nation and the world in remarkable ways.

I am proud to be part of a family just like that.

Many kids grow up hoping to follow in the footsteps of their hero, usually a famous athlete or entertainer whom they've never even met. God blessed me by allowing me to have my heroes a lot closer -- they were my own family and they did remarkable things when they gambled everything to build McDonalds. Their mark is the McDonalds "M" now the most recognized corporate symbol in the world and the world's largest restaurant chain that bears their name.....Ronald McDonald

Read more about Ronald L. McDonald - a most remarkable business leader, author and philanthropist.

Ronald McDonald: business leader

:: Ronald McDonald has been active in the restaurant/hospitality industry for over 40 years. Opened the first Wendy's Hamburger unit in South Carolina for Dave Thomas...read more.

Ronald McDonald: author

:: Ronald McDonald is author of "The Complete Hamburger - America's Favorite Sandwich". This fascinating book covers the story of fast food franchising in America along with the history of hamburger restaurants...read more.

Ronald McDonald: philanthropist

:: Ronald McDonald is proud to be chairman of The Inner City Fund, Inc. - a 501c not-for-profit corporation dedicated to providing housing for the physically challenged...read more.

Ronald McDonald's International Burger Book: Have you ever tried a Ducks Breast Burger? No? Well they're popular in China. How about a Pecan Burger from Georgia or a Bitiki Burger from Russia?

Inside Ronald McDonald's International Burger Book you'll find recipes for these and many, many more unique and interesting burgers from around the country and the world! ...read more.