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Jim Delligatti
American businessman (1918–2016)
Michael James Delligatti (August 2, 1918 – November 28, 2016) was an American entrepreneur.
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He was an early franchisee of the fast food restaurant chain McDonald's, opening the first of his eventual 48 branches in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, in 1957. Delligatti is also credited as the creator of McDonald's "Big Mac" hamburger in 1967.[1][2]
Early life
Michael James Delligatti was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, on August 2, 1918, the son of James Delligatti, a farrier, cobbler and candy maker, and his wife, Lucille Dandrea.
He was educated there and at Fairmont Senior High School in Fairmont, West Virginia. He served in Europe during World War II with the United States Army, where he was discharged after suffering from trench foot.[2][3][4][5]
Career
After the war, Delligatti owned a drive-through restaurant in Newport Beach, California.
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