In the hospitality world few names carry as much recognition as the McDonald name does.

A family that developed an entire industry around their “Fast Food” concept and one that made “Franchising” the world’s most popular expansion and growth tool. Ronald grew up in that environment and has been active in every aspect of for the past five decades.

Few professional consultants have as much complete knowledge on the industry and its many aspects as Ronald. His extensive experience in developing new food items and sourcing and processing these items at the manufacturing level is reflected in his ownership of Dixie Southern Foods and Cottonwood Creek Farms innovators in “Heat & Serve” entrée items.

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It is seldom that companies have the opportunity to have such an internationally know professional as Ronald McDonald available for consideration as a consultant or as a Board member for their company.

Consulting:

As a Consultant Ronald is available on either a short term or long term basis for any of the following areas of operation:

  • Franchise and Franchising Development.
  • New Concept Development or Re-Development of Existing Concepts.
  • Menu and Food Supplier Development with a focus on proprietary products and rebate programs.
  • Analysis and Re-structuring of operations.
  • Merger and Acquisition guidance and direction.

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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...

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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..

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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...

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