In 1955 , Ray Kroc , a businessman , joined the company as a franchise agent and proceeded to purchase the chain from the McDonald brothers .
The first time a McDonald 's franchise used the Golden Arches logo was in 1953 at a location in Phoenix , Arizona .
In 1955 , Ray Kroc , a businessman , joined the company as a franchise agent and proceeded to purchase the chain from the McDonald 's brothers .
The first time a McDonald 's franchise used the Golden Arches logo was in 1953 at a location in Phoenix , Arizona .