Ed Rensi


Edward H. Rensi is an American businessman who served as president and CEO of McDonald's USA from 1991 to 1997. He has been chairman of FAT Brands, since October 2017.

Early life

Rensi has a bachelor's degree in Business Education from Ohio State University.

Career

Rensi started working for McDonald's in 1966, as "a grill man and part-time manager trainee" in Columbus, Ohio, rising to restaurant manager within a year.
He was president and CEO of McDonald's USA from 1991 to 1997, and is "credited with development of chicken McNuggets and numerous other innovations".
Since October 1998, Rensi has been an owner, chairman and CEO of Team Rensi Motorsports, a NASCAR car racing team.
Rensi was interim CEO of Famous Dave's from February 2014 to June 2015. He has been chairman of FAT Brands, since October 2017.

Personal life

Rensi and his wife Barbara live in Oak Brook, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.