He Took a Part-Time Job at McDonald’s 50 Years Ago. Now He Owns Six of Them: ‘I Never Could Have Imagined the Journey Ahead of Me’

Entrepreneur | 10-09-2026 08:02pm |

Terry Eagle started working at McDonald's as a part-time employee 50 years ago at age 16. He now owns six McDonald's franchises. Reflecting on his journey, he said he never could have imagined the path ahead.

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He Took a Part-Time Job at McDonald’s 50 Years Ago. Now He Owns Six of Them: ‘I Never Could Have Imagined the Journey Ahead of Me’

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