S7 E6: From Delivery Boy To Domino’s Franchisee (And Mahana Fresh Founder) - Dave Wood’s Journey

Join The Wolf as he sits down with Dave Wood, the mastermind behind Mahana Fresh, a healthy bowl concept that’s taken the restaurant industry by storm. Discover the challenges and triumphs of opening three restaurants during the midst of a global pandemic, and how Mahana Fresh has adapted and thrived in the face of adversity. Dave discusses his journey from being a student at the University of North Carolina to managing a local Domino's store and how his experiences in the pizza industry shaped his approach to building Mahana Fresh. From the origins of the name Mahana Fresh to the brand's online presence and celebrity endorsement with NBA star Kyle Kuzma, Dave shares insights into the vision and values that drive his business. Tune in to learn why restaurants are a great opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs, and how Dave's experience as a Domino's franchisee prepared him for success.    00:00:29 - From Pizza Delivery to Franchise Success 00:08:57 - From Manager to Owner: The Path to Franchise Success 00:15:08 - Domino's Expansion: Managing Employee Headcount 00:19:06 - The Story Behind Domino's Rolex 00:23:25 - Healthy Bowl Concept Thrives Amidst Pandemic 00:30:24 - NBA Star Balances Basketball and Business 00:36:40 - The Growing Opportunity in Restaurants 00:43:57 - Where to Find Mahana Fresh Online   Learn More About Mahana Fresh:  Website: https://www.mahanafresh.com/franchise   Follow Dave: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-wood-9975a38/   Follow The Wolf:  Newsletter: https://workweek.com/brand/the-wolf-of-franchises/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewolfoffranchises Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchisewolf Website: https://www.krokit.com   Are you a future franchise entrepreneur? Find all of the tools you need to launch, operate, and expand your franchise empire with the platform created by The Wolf himself, Krokit.com.   And if you’ve enjoyed listening to Franchise Empires, I’d be so grateful if you could drop me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast. Thank you so much!