Fred Turner, Founder of McDonald’s Hamburger University, Dies at 80

By JORDAN BRANDES Fred Turner, former CEO of McDonald's and the founder of Hamburger University, died this Monday from complications with pneumonia. "Fred was a true pioneer and shaped the quick service restaurant industry. We will remember his leadership, passion and dedication to McDonald.....

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