George Cohon: The Visionary Behind Building McDonald's Empire in Canada and Russia
George Cohon’s Entrepreneurial Legacy As the visionary behind McDonald’s in Canada and Russia, George Cohon’s entrepreneurial acumen transformed the fast-food landscape. His strategic expansion and adaptation to local markets propelled McDonald’s to its global dominance. The Canadian McDonald’s Empire In 1967, Cohon brought McDonald’s to Canada as an exclusive franchisee. With an understanding of Canadian tastes, he tailored the menu to include local favorites like poutine, making the brand a beloved national icon....