[3] On the day of the opening, McDonald's founder Ray Kroc offered to buy Cohon's licence for $1 million.

[5] Cohon later became chairman, president and chief executive officer of McDonald's Restaurants of Canada.

"[10] The first restaurant was at the time McDonald's biggest, and was opened with minimal involvement from the U.S. parent company, for political reasons.

It accepted only Russian rubles, not hard currency, and in the early days, the line to enter the restaurant could be several hours long.

[11] Businessperson Craig Cohon, son of George and Susan, helped bring Coca-Cola to Russia.

Cohon was also the founder of Ronald McDonald House Charities, which provides accommodation for families whose children are receiving medical treatment, in Canada and in Russia.

[13] In 2019, he was promoted within the Order of Canada to the highest grade of Companion by Governor General Julie Payette.