Raising Cane's: Todd Graves (2022)

In this episode of "How I Built This," Todd Graves shares his incredible journey of creating Raising Cane's, a thriving chicken finger restaurant chain. The podcast follows Todd from his early days as a college graduate with a straightforward business idea to running a successful multi-location brand. He faced significant challenges along the way, such as funding his venture through high-risk jobs in an oil refinery and on an Alaskan fishing boat. Despite initially disregarding traditional business wisdom to keep his menu simple, he navigated obstacles like losing his business partner and dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. This episode showcases the power of perseverance, adaptability, and a strong vision, proving that a simple concept can lead to extraordinary success when pursued with dedication.