The inventor of the Big Mac has died
Michael Delligatti, the man who brought you the Big Mac, has died. He was 98.
Delligatti, more affectionately known as Jim, was one of McDonald'smcd first franchisees. He first created the Big Mac in 1967 at his Uniontown, Penn. restaurant, Business Insider reports.
Almost 50 years later, it's the same recipe served in chains today: two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions-on a sesame seed bun (for those of you old enough to remember the jingle). McDonald's has been experimenting with the Big Mac's size lately, offering both smaller and bigger versions of the sandwich.
Delligatti also helped to develop McDonald's breakfast menu by feeding Hotcakes and Sausage meals to steel workers at the end of their overnight shifts, according to Business Insider. He died at his home in Pittsburgh Monday night.
Jim was a legendary franchisee within McDonald's system who made a lasting impression on our brand, McDonald's said in a statement. We will remember Jim as an insightful franchisee, a knowledgeable businessman, and an honorable gentleman who left a legacy of four generations of family members running great restaurants in Pennsylvania and North Carolina.
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Who invented the McDonald toilet?
^ crazyjoe's dad
No shit!
"He was 98."
Bet he didn't eat any Big Macs.
Another great was Lou Groen, who invented the filet-o-fish sandwich in 1962. He died in 2011 at the age of 93
Clearly, eating, or at least inventing, McDonalds menu items is good for longevity! ;-)
^^^Being rich and well educated helps.
I've never eaten a Big Mac before, but I've eaten several fish-o-filets. That, and pussy, I've eaten a good bit of that in my day!!!! Lol
In honor of the Big Mac I had two today! Delicious!
^^^ did you eat them on the bus ride home from school or did you ride your bike to mcdonalds after school you silly fuck!
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