Movie Review: The Founder (2016)

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Synopsis: In 1954, an unsuccessful traveling salesperson, Ray Kroc, stumbles upon a successful restaurant owned by two brothers. Impressed with their business model, he convinces them to let him franchise their restaurant, McDonald's. However, his dreams of creating a restaurant empire are hindered by the brothers' conservative approach to business.

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