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Stop Being a Hobby Hustler: How Derrick Hayes Took Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks from a Gas Station to a Franchise

October 9, 2026·18 min·5-min readinterviewbusiness
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Derrick Hayes, founder and CEO of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, built a 12-location fast-casual empire from the ground up by honoring his late father, embracing relentless hustle, and combining street wisdom with strategic patience. His journey from selling Italian ice in a gas station to fran

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