My remarkable padlet by Jack Celatka

celjac20 — 2025-02-19 14:31:17 UTC

Early 1990s – Todd Graves comes up with the idea for a chicken finger restaurant but is rejected by banks and business experts. (Entrepreneurship: He takes the risk of starting a new business with an innovative idea.)https://wondery.com/shows/how-i-built-this/episode/10386-raising-canes-todd-graves/?queryID=28629ec7d208f74448e452f599a486d7

celjac20 — 2025-02-19 14:31:43 UTC

Mid-1990s – To raise money, he works as a boilermaker in an oil refinery and as a commercial fisherman in Alaska. (Labor: His physical effort and hard work help him earn the funds to start his business.)https://wondery.com/shows/how-i-built-this/episode/10386-raising-canes-todd-graves/?queryID=28629ec7d208f74448e452f599a486d7

celjac20 — 2025-02-19 14:32:01 UTC

1996 – He opens the first Raising Cane’s restaurant near Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. (Capital: He invests in kitchen equipment, a restaurant building, and other necessary tools to run the business.)

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Early 2000s – The restaurant gains popularity, and Todd begins expanding Raising Cane’s to more locations.

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2010s – Raising Cane’s grows nationwide, with locations opening across the U.S. and even internationally. (Land: The company acquires physical locations and natural resources like water and energy to operate restaurants.)

celjac20 — 2025-02-19 14:33:09 UTC

2020 – Todd Graves helps struggling restaurants and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic through his philanthropy and community efforts.https://wondery.com/shows/how-i-built-this/episode/10386-raising-canes-todd-graves/?queryID=28629ec7d208f74448e452f599a486d7

celjac20 — 2025-02-19 14:33:25 UTC

Present Day – Raising Cane’s continues to expand, and Todd Graves is recognized as a successful entrepreneur and business leader.