Earn Your Leisure

Welcome to our deep dive into the world of restaurant entrepreneurship with Derrick Hayes of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks. In this insightful video, we explore how inflation impacts the restaurant industry and the secrets behind the success of Derrick's seven locations in Georgia. Discover the pivotal role of back-end systems in scaling Big Dave's, and why a college degree isn't a prerequisite for success in this field. Learn about their unique approach to customer feedback through secret shoppers and how different growth rates shape business trajectories.We'll also delve into the exciting story of how Big Dave's made its way into the prestigious Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the power of a great team in scaling business culture, and the brand-defining strategy of feeding customers for free.Uncover the financial realities of the restaurant business, especially when operating a single location, and why having a concise menu is key. Excitingly, we reveal that Big Dave's has a waiting list of 1,6