Chronicling the rise of McDonald’s fast food empire, The Founder tells the true story of how Illinois salesman Ray Kroc met brothers Mac and Dick McDonald, operating a hamburger restaurant in southern California in the 1950s. Kroc subtly maneuvers himself into a position to take control of their company, which grows into one of the world’s best-known brands after he buys the chain for $2.7 million in 1961.
The new movie stars Michael Keaton, Laura Dern, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch, and Patrick Wilson.
“The Founder” hits theaters on August 5.
