When brothers Richard "Dick" and Maurice "Mac" McDonald set out into the wide world in the 1920s to seek their fortunes, they didn't know what life had in store for them, but they were determined ...

Kroc sold milkshake machines and Richard and Maurice (Mac) McDonald were among his best customers. Their restaurant was small, but sold lots of milkshakes. Clearly, they were doing something right.

Dick and Mac McDonald were the founders of the original McDonald's restaurants, but theirs was not an easy road. They endured many trials and tribulations.