Ira Salls, first Black woman McDonalds franchise owner in Kentucky, dies at 70

Ira Salls, first Black woman McDonalds franchise owner in Kentucky, dies at 70

Salls began her career with McDonald's as a staff accountant at the company's corporate office.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The first Black female McDonalds franchise owner and a beloved community leader in Kentucky has died. Ira Salls died Sunday at the age of 70 according to her obituary.  Salls began her career with McDonald’s as a staff accountant at the company’s corporate office. In 1991, she became the first black female franchise owner in Kentucky and Indiana. She earned the prestigious Golden Arch Award, placing her among the top 1% …

Ira Salls, first Black woman McDonalds franchise owner in Kentucky, dies at 70 | News from WDRB #PersonalFinanceForWomen #MoneyMindset #MoneyTips

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The first Black female McDonalds franchise owner and a beloved community leader in Kentucky has died. Ira Salls died Sunday at the age of 70 according to her obituary.  Salls began her career with McDonald’s as a staff accountant at the company’s corporate office. In 1991, she became the first black female franchise owner in Kentucky and Indiana. She earned the prestigious Golden Arch Award, placing her among the top 1% …