McDonald's Corporation is the world's largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, serving around 64 million customers daily. Headquartered in the United States, the corporation was founded by businessman Ray Kroc in 1955 after he purchased the rights to a small hamburger chain operated by the eponymous Richard and Maurice McDonald.
The Trumpet Awards is an annual awards program that recognizes outstanding accomplishments of African Americans and others who have succeeded against great odds and inspired success in others.