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. 1961. The McDonald brothers agree to sell their burger empire to

a man named Ray Kroc. But they have one non-negotiable demand: They want 1% of

the profits. Forever. It was their legacy. Kroc smiles. He agrees.

But when the brothers look at the contract... the clause is missing. Kroc leans in. He 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