Litton and Jo Cochran, who owned and operated 40 McDonald's locations around east Tennessee, are more than just franchise ...

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — An East Tennessee family is responsible for creating a staple menu item for McDonald's restaurants around the globe. The Cochran family at one time owned and operated 40 McDonald's ...