A paper cup maker where Kroc worked as a salesman for 17 years.
Founders · Feb 25Kroc sold its paper cups for 17 years before leaving to sell the multimixer, and a customer's proposal prompted his exit. After his Florida detour he vowed cups would be his only job.
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