Food Quote by Ray Kroc
““Cooking with gas was a popular expression at the time, but it was an in-joke with us. When somebody was cooking with gas around our place it meant that he was really doing everything right. This stemmed from our experience in patterning our stores on the plans provided by the McDonald brothers. Jim Schindler insisted on using gas units for making french fries instead of the electric friers the McDonald boys were using. Gas proved to be more efficient for this purpose. It was cheaper, and we got a better product. So we tried to “cook with gas” in all our operations at McDonald’s. The””
About This Quote
Source Book: Grinding It Out, Ray Kroc, 1974
Adopting efficient methods and embracing proven practices leads to better results and cost savings.
In simple terms: Use proven efficient methods for better outcomes.
Key Takeaway
Implement efficient, proven processes.
Themes
efficiency
innovation
business practices
Mood
pragmatic
determined
Type
business
leadership
When to use this quote
- restaurant management
- cost control
- product quality improvement
Key Concepts
operations management
process optimization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance efficiency with flexibility?
- When should you question established practices?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the need for adaptability when conditions change.
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