This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

E340 Raising Cane's Founder Todd Graves

May 18, 2021

Todd Graves, the energetic founder of Raising Cane's, shares his incredible journey from commercial fishing in Alaska to running a billion-dollar chicken finger empire. He emphasizes the importance of resilience, positivity, and community in building his successful business. Graves discusses maintaining happiness amid rapid growth, the value of nurturing workplace connections, and the unique challenges of scaling a restaurant chain. With humor and honesty, he reflects on past choices, illustrating how personal experiences shape entrepreneurial spirit.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

From Fish to Fingers: An Entrepreneurial Journey

13min

The Power of Positive Motivation in Leadership

2min

Nurturing Connections in Restaurant Culture

11min

Reflecting on Past Choices and the Humor in Life

2min

Navigating Restaurant Expansion Challenges

6min

Nostalgic Haircut Tales

2min

Navigating Restaurant Recovery Amidst Challenges

20min

Building Trust and Mental Health in the Workplace

4min

10.

Raising Cane's in a Competitive Market

4min

11.

Harmony of Culinary Arts and Music

18min

12.

Introduction to a New Podcast Adventure

2min

Theo sits down with Raising Cane's founder, Todd Graves, to discuss what it takes to start a business from scratch, how to maintain a balance between success and happiness and Todd tells us how he went from risking his life as a commercial fisherman in Alaska to owning a billion dollar chicken finger dynasty.

Todd Graves: https://www.instagram.com/toddgraves

Raising Cane's: https://www.raisingcanes.com

Restaurant Recovery: https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/restaurant-recovery

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“Shine” - Bishop Gunn
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