Strange Personal Obsessions of America’s Famous Industrialists

Ray Kroc revolutionized fast food with McDonald’s, driven by a preoccupation with standardization. To ensure perfection, he created a “Potato Lab” to analyze potato starch levels and achieve the ultimate French fry consistency. Kroc’s attention to detail went down to the millimeter, demonstrating his commitment to consistency across all franchises. Maybe this obsessive approach made McDonald’s a household name.