The Handshake That Cost Millions

The greatest heist in American history didn't involve a gun. It involved a handshake.

This specific handshake cost two brothers one hundred million dollars a year. Every single year

For decades. In 1961, two brothers agree to sell their burger empire to a shrewd

businessman. But they have one non-negotiable demand: They want 1% of the profits.

Forever. It was their legacy. The businessman smiles. He agrees.

But when the brothers look at the contract... the clause is missing. He leans in and tells them it’s

just a "technicality." He says, "Trust me, let’s make this a gentleman’s agreement."

They look him in the eye. They shake his hand. And they sign. The second the ink