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Imagine a city of the future - a place where cutting-edge technology and sustainable living come together on an unprecedented scale. This is NEOM, the world's largest construction project, led by the visionary CEO Nadhmi A. Al-Nasr. Spanning almost twenty-seven thousand square kilometers in northwest Saudi Arabia, NEOM promises to redefine urban living with its ambitious vision and innovative approach. Technology-wise, this project promises to reinvent cities thanks to artificial intelligence and sustainable methods to source energy. But how did this remarkable journey begin, and what shaped the man behind the project?
Imagine a city of the future - a place where cutting-edge technology and sustainable living come together on an unprecedented scale. This is NEOM, the world's largest construction project, led by the visionary CEO Nadhmi A. Al-Nasr. Spanning almost twenty-seven thousand square kilometers in northwest Saudi Arabia, NEOM promises to redefine urban living with its ambitious vision and innovative approach. Technology-wise, this project promises to reinvent cities thanks to artificial intelligence and sustainable methods to source energy. But how did this remarkable journey begin, and what shaped the man behind the project?
![How a Salesman Scammed the McDonalds brothers Out Of Business and took over their Legacy
The name ‘Ray Kroc’ may not ring a bell, but you’ve surely heard of the massive fast-food chain, McDonald’s. Operating over 30,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries, it is arguably the most successful restaurant in the entire world. Ray Kroc is often credited with its global expansion. And some, including McDonald’s, even go as far as calling him the founder!
But while the savvy Ray may have been the one who took McDonalds to such a grand scale, the real founders were actually two brothers: Richard and Maurice McDonald. This is their story. After watching this video, youll never see McDonalds the same way again! And along the way, you’ll learn about a special principle that can drastically increase your return-on-investments!
Want to delve deeper into McDonald’s unusual history? Then make sure to check out several sides of the story:
Ray Kroc’s autobiography “Grinding it out” [book]
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01FQQMMCG/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1
McDonalds: Behind the Arches [book]
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/mcdonalds-behind-the-arches_john-f-love/255273/#edition=2411108&idiq=4373156
The true origin story behind McDonald’s [article]
https://www.marketplace.org/2017/02/09/ray-kroc-mcdonalds-fast-food/
The Founder [movie]
Sources:
Ray Kroc:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Kroc
https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/founder/
https://futureblind.com/2009/10/26/the-mcdonalds-success-story/
https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/founder/
Maurice “Mac” McDonald and Richard “Dick” McDonald
https://www.mashed.com/147897/the-tragic-real-life-story-of-the-mcdonald-brothers/
McDonald’s History:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_McDonald%27s
https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/about-us/our-history.html
https://www.thestreet.com/markets/history-of-mcdonalds-15128096
Other:
https://conga.com/resources/blog/5-lessons-success-can-learn-mcdonalds
https://www.shannonstone.com.au/blog/20-business-lessons-from-the-founder-story-of-mcdonalds
Tip 1:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davelavinsky/2014/01/20/pareto-principle-how-to-use-it-to-dramatically-grow-your-business/?sh=7c8dfd863901 How a Salesman Scammed the McDonalds brothers Out Of Business and took over their Legacy](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/INs2jZ66OOw/mqdefault.jpg)









![How this Broke Kid Invented Subway to Pay for College and Became an Accidental Sandwich Tycoon
With over 37,000 locations in more than 100 countries, Subway is one of the most omnipresent restaurant chains in the world!
Since its rise, dozens of chains have come along hoping to mimic its success. But did you know the brand’s story originally started in 1965 when a broke 17-year-old bootstrapper tried to find a way to fund his college education?
With the simple words, “Let’s open a submarine sandwich shop,” a 35-year-old nuclear physicist changed the boy’s life forever. And although the kid had never run a business (or even made a sub!), he soon became an accidental sandwich tycoon!
Want to learn more about Fred DeLuca’s story?
Start Small Finish Big: Fifteen Key Lessons to Start - and Run - Your Own Successful Business [book]
Sources
Fred DeLuca
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_DeLuca
https://www.franchisesales.co.uk/resources/articles/subway-franchise-the-story-of-fred-deluca-and-subway
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/careers-leadership/subways-fred-deluca-the-accidental-sandwich-tycoon/article14052931/
https://www.indiatoday.in/food-drink/food/story/subway-founder-fred-deluca-birthday-biggest-fast-food-chain-lifefd-344617-2016-10-03
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/313130
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/subway-founder-unfortunate-piece-left-144600570.html
https://www.inc.com/magazine/201305/burt-helm/how-i-did-it-fred-deluca-subway.html
Jared Fogle
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Fogle
Milad Mirg
https://www.youtube.com/c/MiladMirg
Subway
https://www.subway.com/en-US/AboutUs/History
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/219062
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWRLZtYrH8E&t
https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/subway-loses-its-sandwich-dominance
https://thetakeout.com/subway-not-exactly-on-a-roll-plans-to-close-500-stores-1825570305
https://thetakeout.com/subway-wants-25-percent-more-payment-from-franchisees-1846982858
https://nypost.com/2017/12/13/struggling-subway-is-now-facing-a-franchisee-revolt/
https://elisabethdelucaopenletter.com
https://www.eatthis.com/news-subway-ignores-franchisees-open-letter/
https://thehustle.co/the-rise-and-demise-of-subways-5-footlong-promotion/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rb3bMvDdX4 How this Broke Kid Invented Subway to Pay for College and Became an Accidental Sandwich Tycoon](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Nq955f6-PM8/mqdefault.jpg)