Abandoned by mom and dad, a kid vowed to open the best restaurant: Wendy's

Dave Thomas was an orphan. Eating hamburgers in restaurants was the only thing that gave him a sense of belonging - and purpose. When he was 8-years-old, he set out a plan to open the best restaurant in the world and later founded Wendy’s.
But first, he had to take on a risk that would make or break his career: turn KFC’s failing stores into a successful franchise.
This is the story of Wendy's.
[Dave Thomas]
www.wendys.com/daves-legacy-1
www.columbusmonthly.com/news/...
people.com/archive/dave-thoma...
www.jefflouderback.com/dave-t...
www.biography.com/business-fi...
www.investors.com/news/manage...
www.amazon.ca/Daves-Way-Dave-...
entrepreneursinamerica.wordpr...
www.mashed.com/132710/the-unt...
[Wendy’s]
www.wendys.com/wendys-story
www.encyclopedia.com/social-s...
www.britannica.com/topic/Wend....
www.statista.com/statistics/2...

[@hook]

Already 170k subs!! Thanks everyone ❤️ What story would you like to see next?!

[@rachelstoner2238]

How apple was invented

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Your content is highly informative and always great to watch! Thank you for putting effort into your videos and making them enjoyable

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Apple

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How apple was created

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How donald trump got so salty

[@qolumbia3536]

Twitter KFC: *Tries to roast Wendy's* Wendy's: I made you

[@tiggerisdumb]

KFC:imagine getting roast by your own creation

[@totally.normal]

nah kfc was made by itself

[@sentient_water]

Ah yes The KFC is made out of KFC

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Totally Normal Kirigiri pfp KIRIGIRI PFP :D

[@crackinmycookie7517]

@@HugeMeatStick ...

[@michaellopez3211]

Respect to Dave not naming a restaurant after himself.

[@brothercharanus1927]

Meanwhile in an alternate universe: *"Davies"*

[@ziolp]

@@brothercharanus1927 or just Davy's and not multiple of him lol.

[@notyourrealname75]

Yeah

[@MatrixamYT]

@@ziolp ies plural doesnt apply to names.

[@paloalto5965]

Instead, it’s named after his daughter.

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

I did a Wendy’s commercial when I was about 12. I’m adopted, so Dave & I had common ground & talked a lot about the subject. He was so incredibly nice-funny, genuine, & totally down-to-Earth for being a multi-millionaire. He’s greatly missed, but his legacy is as iconic as Wendy herself.

[@mohammad6608]

Cool

[@renderlessgames]

Amen

[@wvminecraftkid]

What commercial where you in?

[@jamesseward6925]

Awesome

[@7_y1ar]

Cool

[@golden8972]

When I was 9 years old, my 4th grade teacher, Mrs. York, would take us to Wendy's as a reward if we got 100% on our spelling tests. It made me feel so special. Thank you, Mr. Thomas, for such a happy childhood memory.

[@andrew_animation]

Interesting that her last name was Thomas.

[@Hellothere-ky4jr]

@@andrew_animation yeah.. lol

[@bbyicebearr7251]

@@andrew_animation ?

[@jodykrieger6327]

Thank your teacher

[@donskiver]

When I was a kid in the 80s, I would see Wendy's tv commercials (wheres the beef?) and ask my grandmother if we could go to Wendy's. She would always say that she didn't trust "square hamburgers". On the flip side, she liked getting pizza from places that made square pizzas. My grandmother was a strange woman.

[@derpyllama1857]

That just made me think of a local pizza restaurant called AJ's Heavenly Pizza.

[@palblue]

She wont like white castle

[@koyasuresh]

your literally more then 40 now.

[@mindworms5181]

@suresh my parents are in their early 40s

[@healingandgrowth-infp4677]

😊🌷

[@gunscotthdgaming69420]

*How Wendy's became the best Roasting franchise*

[@telescopesfs-officialchann3897]

True 😂😂😂

[@YurieSnowie]

Hey Wendy's, can you show me the location of the nearest Burger King?

[@telescopesfs-officialchann3897]

@@YurieSnowie oh no.

[@justassimple8328]

@@YurieSnowie More like the location of trashcan

[@RetailThrone]

Wheres the beef?

[@pobopibo3278]

"who looks like a Billy goat" Wendy's was always meant to go on their roast path

[@xxboonisbadfortnitexx1549]

Yelp

[@xxboonisbadfortnitexx1549]

10-4 good buddy remember keep on trucking and keep the rubber side truck driver

[@CharlieDof93]

"Eating hamburgers in restaurants was the only thing that gave him a sense of belonging and purpose." So relatable for me

[@rhuttrho88]

No it isn't! You are living in a different time! Stop feeling sorry for yourself! Victim hood is played out! A fad! Buckle up Buttercup!

[@Oturan20]

Wow... it took two years for an A$$H0L3 to show up.

[@MajimeTV]

I’m so upset you never mentioned the fact that Wendy’s donates to helping kids find forever families in the USA. It was one of the first things Dave Thomas did and enforced once his business went public and started franchising.

[@realmerdon1123]

Remember he is just telling us the brief history and had to do the research by himself Karen.

[@goddod2913]

@@realmerdon1123 she’s not a Karen

[@madelined8758]

Realmer Don 11 do you even know what a karen is

[@irumakun5498]

Thanks for pointing it out, now i like him even more!

[@constancemiller3753]

I have a frosty keychain tag that reads I ❤ adoption. Dave gave other kids a home and gives everyone who comes to Wendy's a chance to help. My son always puts money in the box for other kids. 🍔🥤

[@Veenbuen1]

In 1984: “Where’s the Beef?” In 2020: Twitter

[@imofficiallyinsane2312]

people who challenge wendy's will be roasted

[@named746]

i like

[@evil2289]

i give you the 666th like

[@kyleecoleencampos6054]

ITS 2021

[@justfin3510]

they found the beef because they invented beef on twitter

[@MoltoRubato88]

Dave Thomas' life story is even more impactful considering that he grew up during the Great Depression.

[@vanento7229]

Great Depression is 1929-1933 so it's impressive that how he survived that years without living in the streets

[@DominikSobolewski]

@@vanento7229 Great Depression was the entire 1930s. You just gave a timespan of the Hoover presidency.

[@bobbygetsbanned6049]

@@DominikSobolewski He's probably one of those people who thinks FDR pulled us out of the depression lol.

[@ThreeLions82]

It really gives you hope as an aspiring entreprenuer. Especially these days.

[@bobbygetsbanned6049]

@LTNetjak Yeah but they still teach it as FDR fixed everything, even though the US was the last industrialized country to come out of the depression. FDR is the worst POTUS in history.

[@Tailstraw_xD]

Man, I miss the Wendy's commercial that had Dave in them when I was a kid. Rest in Peace

[@Diesel_Drinker_MmmYummy]

I didn't know a guy which is over than 20 can be a furry.

[@Tailstraw_xD]

@@Diesel_Drinker_MmmYummy cool story

[@jacquelyn4709]

Dave was the only person I would have okayed to have as a step dad

[@aBusybee]

When I was 4 years old, my mom worked at a wendy's. Dave Thomas used to check in on the franchises and I vividly remember eating a kids meal at wendy's, looking up and sitting before me was Dave Thomas himself listening to my mom break down how she ran the salad bar (back when they had them). A weird child memory that returns to me whenever I hear anything about Dave Thomas and his legacy.

[@adosgullahcreolequeen2327]

My sister worked at Wendy's too and she also met him once. She said he was incredibly nice.

[@bigchivo4199]

Legendary

[@kanorcubes329]

some chains still have salad bars. Idk why anyone would eat salads on wendys tho they have the best burgers

[@gamedominatorxennongdm7956]

@@kanorcubes329 I guess a bit of an appetizer is not bad.

[@grifgrif_4]

@kanor cubes yeah, the burgers here at Wendy's are good, but people keep saying the salads are really good, too.

[@elanblond7604]

Wait so Dave kinda made two famous restaurants Wendy’s and KFC.

[@kohwenxu]

It’s more like assisting to make KFC, not directly making it lol

[@elanblond7604]

Yeah you right but he kinda made they’re recipe better from what I remember

[@burp9609]

What a legend

[@micahjohnsonboxing6409]

@@kohwenxu If not for him KFC woild definitely had went out of business.

[@777zeem]

@@micahjohnsonboxing6409 would*

[@chinxong4567]

Its heartwarming to know that he named his resto after his daughter’s name 🥺

[@AriessunvirgomoonlightLibraise]

Dave made u want to eat his food every time he was in his own commercials,, his spirit and aura was so sweet, gentle & kind...kinda how we felt about santa clause when we were 6yrs old, lol

[@redcrewmate764]

The mom who put him up for adoption: *Hey son remember me wanna give me some cash money*

[@HoldmyApplejuice]

haha lol

[@im_a-walking_shitpost_machine]

she died when he was 5 ish

[@hdjfjd8]

Happens a lot these days

[@really9496]

@@im_a-walking_shitpost_machine no she died when Wendy's existed

[@theboneisin]

@@im_a-walking_shitpost_machine no the one who died was the one who adopted dave

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Dave's real parents may have regretted having him adopted...but then again, we wouldn't have Wendy's if this didn't happen.

[@Marzyart]

How do you they regretted having him? Maybe they were too poor or sick or died

[@saddenedwiseman810]

If his parents had chosen an abortion instead of adoption, imagine how different things would be.

[@OKayD3N]

The butterfly effect

[@fenrirgg]

I would think every parent regrets giving their child for adoption. But sometimes there is no option :(

[@fenrirgg]

@Christian Banuelos despicable, but good for him for not having to live with that kind of parents.

[@philipnealy3441]

I’m a proud Wendy’s employee, and we love and miss Dave, and he shall always be in our heart!

[@TheMormonSorceress]

It's so sweet he named his restaurant after his daughter.

[@jsssj8390]

I work at Wendy’s in Florida and this old guy Mario who is 72 year’s old has worked for them since the opened in 1969

[@zimtonsrider5069]

😃

[@tactical735]

legend

[@joshuanorton5163]

The Wendy's I worked at underpayed me by a lot working like 60 hours in 2 weeks and only getting 200 maybe 250 dollar pay checks

[@kenzienaufal8220]

Nice

[@eyesalooking]

@@joshuanorton5163 So did you find a better paying job?

[@HAL-dm1eh]

So Dave Thomas was literally a redheaded stepchild.

[@jayarnold28]

Yep

[@mindworms5181]

Literally every movie (mainly in the 80s and 90s)

[@ratedr9672]

Literally 😅

[@lynnetmb4706]

Adopted

[@tasmeenbaker9912]

Y'all remember Rotten Richie?

[@dadgotsomemilk5982]

He literally called handal sanders "Billy goat" 😂😂😂

[@alethiasmith4586]

As an entrepreneur, this story nearly brought tears to my eyes.

[@armandofbls]

When Dave Thomas passed away the quality of food and customer service started to decline..

[@randomstuff8149]

Still better than BadAbopbOpbahh

[@exotic1958]

@@randomstuff8149 no

[@aseles6202]

@@randomstuff8149 what-

[@jetoux4881]

@@randomstuff8149 .

[@maesskell]

in my country , wendy's only lack quality of food.

[@ArtimusDragon]

Wow. So Dave Thomas was the real deal. A true American success story. I have a new respect for him.

[@rhetthouse432]

Literally crying. as a person with restaurant dreams, this hits hard.

[@asilva5021]

You got this brah

[@missmercurys]

I always enjoyed watching him on the commercials and miss the old yellow cups. He seemed like a very sweet man that had a very sad childhood.

[@jojomama7659]

I like how I got a burger king ad while watching this.

[@seansahara724]

Well they both from michigan

[@glad1at0r8]

I got a Pizza Hut ad

[@opterlow7906]

And i have a adblocker

[@laskoddflower]

@@seansahara724 I think Burger King opened in Miami?

[@oogleyb2683]

@@RideOnTimePH 💀

[@CarlosGarcia-jw2xd]

6:47 even the founder of wendy's was a pro at roasting!

[@RayMak]

Humble and amazing!

[@Jamal_Republic_Official]

Hi

[@emare7851]

A lot of respect to Dave. He was a big part of my childhood, and he had a rough life he overcame

[@imolazhpdom]

My grandfather was friends with Dave Thomas. He said he actually passed on being an early investor in Wendy’s. He also remembered Dave hitting it big and at a party he had stacks of $100 bills and threw them all up in the air while everyone was drinking.

[@healingandgrowth-infp4677]

Dave doesn't sound humble

[@vincentludwig9584]

Yeah right.

[@chancellorpalpatine9284]

@@vincentludwig9584 please stop your people always never believe people how'd you like it if no one believed you?

[@Scrunkles]

@@vincentludwig9584 Nobody asked. You have literally no reason to waste your time here. Nobody cares. Do you want an award or something?

[@Hellothere-ky4jr]

lol-

[@shane3546]

This channel is so underrated

[@notyourrealname75]

So true

[@shane3546]

@@ThisIsThePlanet oh shut up stop asking for subs

[@shane3546]

@@ThisIsThePlanet ur trying to get pity from me by saying you wish you had more subs implying u want me to sub. Just stop

[@bomberslug4854]

@@shane3546 he is clearly not asking for subs you illetrate and if he was ( what he is'nt) he makes good videos. He is just unddrrated.

[@holycrusader8053]

@@shane3546 b r u h

[@heidilecompte4198]

Anyone else think Wendy’s went downhill after Dave’s passing? I used to really like Wendy’s but no longer and haven’t been to one in years. Great story. Sometimes hardship is the best motivator.

[@BakedRBeans]

I think the same thing happened to Carl's Jr after Carl Karcher died.

[@wintermonroe2894]

Yes, definitely....

[@gingerdurbin2726]

And Chick fil a. It becomes about the bottom dollar only.

[@littlebearmedia]

One of the most motivating stories out there. Especially to his charity flourish with success addressing the issues he faced as a child.

[@michaelcain9032]

Their old fries were the BEST. Old School Wendy’s was legit.

[@emiliotanadi7358]

Loved the fries. Used to be 9/10 Now its 7.5/10

[@michaelcain9032]

@@emiliotanadi7358 Dude, they had the BEST fries. They were the perfect blend texture and taste. Now they're much closer to cardboard. Their burgers used to seem more natural too. Still good, but not the same.

[@shadmanhasan4205]

Even in early 2000s the Wendy's near my house tasted terrific 😋.. But as time passed... so did the hogh quality....still pretty tasty tho... but not as good as Canadian A&W burgers

[@AvenueD417]

That’s the real Wendy’s, Dave Thomas ‘ Wendy’s. He would not approve of the current menu and quality of the new burger meat

[@janicetillman6044]

YEA and the BIG CLASSIC

[@edboss36]

Wow he created the drive-thru?? that's amazing

[@emiliotanadi7358]

Yes

[@AnnoyingMoose]

Imagine how many restaurants would be going out of business today due to COVID restrictions if they didn't have a drive-thru!

[@iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii4222]

I wonder if it was hard to come up with. It sounds like such a simple idea.

[@rutimo]

@@iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii4222 the simplest thing to think of is often the hardest to consider.

[@daxsama]

No, he didn't create the drive thru. That existed before, like in n out. Dave created the first drive thru pickup window.

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

At age 10 this man's dad and em: You'll never be able to hold down a job.

[@sheilasullivan1950]

His baked potatoes kept me alive when I was carrying my only child. Thank you!

[@sabrina.natalie]

Yes, the baked potatoes are delicious. I have noticed that over the years, the quality isn’t that great as it used to be. But every now and then, I do enjoy ordering their baked potatoes for old times sake.

[@mr.gubagub1899]

Perfect description doesn't exi- "red headed, freckled face, 8 year old daughter."

[@MASTEROFEVIL]

Ha

[@calhuh1232]

Lol

[@deathfromthedepths]

@A random banana named Luna You have been deemed, Wendy.

[@kiricappuchin]

@A random banana named Luna Wendy IRL LOL

[@unknownseizure]

I've never had wendy's but even if the food turns out to be bad their twitter roast game is on point

[@dwightschrute7985]

proof

[@IronCypher]

The food was great in the 1980 90s now it's ok after dave died it changed frostys still great

[@hottrin6103]

I had Wendy's once a VERY long time ago

[@Gospel_Spread]

Wendy's is alright but yeah their roasting game is on point

[@vo7zo]

compared to mcds burger king and carls, wendys is the best

[@bigbossgaming3991]

Thank you very much Hook for wonderful stories ❤️❤️

[@nolifejones]

The friendship Harland and Dave had is so wholesome :D

[@dennisswaney644]

The BEST hamburger I had was the "Big Dave's Deluxe" at Wendy's 30 years ago. I wish they would bring it back and make it a permanent item.

[@mrtake_over6073]

If you look closely at the the Wendy’s logo, the collar of the shirt spells out mom

[@kareenramsay7799]

That's the first thing I noticed

[@Scrunkles]

I saw that years ago man

[@jimslancio]

Yes, that's fairly well-known. But it makes you want to watch for other subliminal messages in advertising.

[@gregb4395]

Mr. Thomas was truly a great man. While I watched and appreciate the video...not ONE mention of perhaps his greatest work (the Dave Thomas Foundation)? Simply amazing.

[@ecw613]

These videos are so well made and inspirational, I guess you could say I'm *Hooked* on them

[@anilkullu4766]

Lol I actually laughed

[@felicedt4912]

Hahah good one😂😂😂

[@username-jo8kf]

*hehe puns quips jokes*

[@petiepab123]

Ba dum pshh, rim shot lol!

[@justinsmall8489]

“At 15 years old he got a job and worked an average of 50 hours a weeks.” This guy. 😳

[@alexismejia6870]

Me looking at my lazy 14 year old brother

[@DarthVader1977]

a week*.

[@Pikachu-vj5jr]

@@alexismejia6870 different times. Im 14, is it even legal for me to work anywhere?

[@deangelohill4483]

You can get a job at chick fil a

[@alexismejia6870]

@@Pikachu-vj5jr when I was 14 I started working lol when I was 12 I got my fist summer job I'm only 26 lol excuses

[@luisv7117]

Incredible history thank you for sharing

[@Al-rn5qy]

Thanks so much for this video! Very inspiring as I am a new entrepreneur myself and scared out of my mind, but determined to succeed anyway. I needed this boost.

[@srijanpallem7807]

Never wanna encounter wendy's on Twitter, trust me.

[@MIL-SIM-Shadow-Company-III]

Wendy’s will spit hot fiya’ in Twitter, trust me , don’t mess with her.

[@Hellothere-ky4jr]

@@MIL-SIM-Shadow-Company-III like never

[@nighthiker8872]

There a lot left out, GET the HARD cover book, Dave's Way, you will treasure it. it should be taught in every public school. Next book, Behind the Golden Arches, you won't put it down.

[@chrislrob]

That book is very good.

[@pooiyueewong8686]

I love all your videos. Very informative

[@marietheresa7866]

ThanQ once again. Always uplifting and so much to learn. ✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

I’m glad Wendy’s spicy nuggets are a thing. So good

[@eugene44569]

I see you everywhere Avery.

[@howtobeamess402]

@@eugene44569 same

[@rubenv9877]

The nuggets are hella good

[@jayarnold28]

They got removed but came back

[@prissylovejoy702]

But only if they are right out of the fryer fresh. Otherwise-not so much.

[@glad5409]

Dude your videos are life savers for quarantine tysm and please continue making G R E A T content, ly

[@gokummit969]

Exactly, his vids are so entertaining and fun

[@Ridz149]

Same

[@inakigonzalez9513]

AGREE

[@teamsharpened7661]

Agreed

[@mrdave777]

I believe Dave started appearing in commercials which was ultimately a great success. What a man.

[@lebronjems7910]

God bless you Dave. May you Rest In Peace friend.

[@mysteryman6750]

Dude your channel needs to blow up

[@paolabueso]

What an inspiring story! Thank you so much for sharing this. 🙌🙌🙌

[@ghostridertom]

You see what it takes, work ethic, absolutely giving everything and stay humble. Big respect.

[@rhuttrho88]

Not today! You have to sell your soul! Literally! Try to start a business without do it!

[@TheVickenStudios]

So inspiring, thanks for making this videos

[@Justin-Hill-1987]

Wendy's founder Dave Thomas was a real restaurateur with real restaurant expertise.

[@h3xad3cimaldev61]

3:20 first of all how do you not take a look at this child and say "oh he's totally not underaged" like fire the employer as well

[@gamedominatorxennongdm7956]

Its a different time, people back in that time doesn't really operate on the same mindset as we are now.

[@h3xad3cimaldev61]

@@gamedominatorxennongdm7956 you make a good point

[@nickbiddle3445]

Huh, I never thought that hearing about the man who invented Wendy’s would inspire me to change my life around...

[@j.a.e4260]

“Biggie,medium,small,kids meal” had me jamming

[@specificocean7206]

LOVE YOU HOOK KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@sovereign831]

His parents are regretting giving him up.

[@lilchunky8204]

That’s why I’m Never gonna give you up

[@skixian]

Never gonna let you doooowwwnnnnn

[@TheGrandBear]

Never gonna run around and desert you

[@randomperson6411]

: D

[@nasirlanier7481]

It was the 30's they had a Baby out of wedlock they're Parent probably Pressured them into it

[@jamin309]

It's amazing how the most successful restaurant chain entrepreneurs all went through so much hardships and failures in life, both personal and professional.

[@nationofvillians1620]

First show I've watched from ya'all. Liked, subscribed and commented. Excellent stuff. Cant wait for the rest.

[@Dirtydub888]

These videos are sooooo awesome its fun to learn stuff about places you always see an how they started!

[@fanimations4431]

I wanna know how Nintendo was made Edit: I commented on the last video, he hearted it

[@fanimations4431]

Christian Banuelos Then ask for it when the next video comes out

[@ruripapi]

Spoiler the oldest origins was a card game and love hotel

[@alexsmaniaa]

I know how

[@alexsmaniaa]

Then it changed into a restaurant then a hotel

[@fanimations4431]

Ruripapi I know but I don’t know the FULL history, especially the misfortune of the creator

[@nikkie9302]

Dude this story makes me emotional. What a humble guy.

[@kizpaws]

How sad a story, but glad that the future turned out positive for Dave! I LOVE Wendy's! ♥

[@Lizarddqueen79]

Love this story. Very inspiring and I do like their chili.

[@jmgmarcus808]

I friggin love Wendy's.

[@alecaquino4306]

Great man. And still remembered fondly to this day.

[@ryand9036]

I have been watching your content for like the last 1.5 hours!! Crazy good and thanks for sharing. 6-6-21 subscriber!!

[@koyomii9647]

Everytime when I watch his video it made me feel like I read a book.

[@joerogan9554]

I have a small business and all your videos are very inspiring. Thank you for the content please keep making more your very talented

[@uraverageteen396]

Remember when these guys had 20k subs? You’ve guys are doing so well! Hope you guys will keep growing

[@itsallgood6146]

Love Wendy’s so much I worked there for a short period of time this year. Thanks Dave. I joined the Team because of him. I always admired him.

[@dumbluck4399]

Imagine giving up a kid like that, those parents probably lost out on millions if they were still alive by then.

[@brendaw321]

His circumstances as an orphan, in essence, is what motivated him to accomplish what he did. Good for him. I am fond of their burgers !

[@killahasbigrpk8711]

How to make a successful franchise in two steps: 1. Have some involvement in the military 2. Be born in Michigan ( optional ) Edit: somehow I got over 3 likes. Come out Mr hacker

[@wheatleythe_bigmoron_1179]

Nice

[@username-jo8kf]

*it's not optional*

[@malaysianmapping9767]

You convinced me to join my country's army and move to detroit

[@unknownwill4th549]

@@rr-jj8gx can't have shi in detroit

[@underdogtv2855]

Or California in the 60's

[@edkeaton7242]

Dave Thomas's story is one of inspiration and motivation. I've read about his story in his self titled book "Dave's Way" (1991) and as part of a series of restaurant pioneers called "Food Dudes."

[@marissamay7486]

Truly inspiring!

[@markchalled3976]

Dave Thomas came up with the KFC bucket and changed the method of cooking the chicken? Didn't know that. I'm so hungry now but for what?

[@rosaamarillo2110]

Whataburger of course..

[@zzzzxxxx341]

What a beautiful story, life is worth living despite all adversaries! Let's go!!! 😎👍👌💪🙂♠️

[@oscarnunez6379]

Fantastic, thank you..

[@rexlint2520]

I miss Dave Thomas. He truly was an Icon

[@rankontop5041]

I'm past my time but, stories like these rock.

[@KingEvan]

I would love to see you cover the invention of under armor the story is very interesting!

[@andreahibbert6590]

Totally lost for words. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@imeldacastellanos334]

Awww I love him!!! So proud

[@lucasadams7279]

Mostly Every one who is successful had a bad childhood

[@_..._.-_.._-.]

Well I guess im going to be successful

[@saladetomate1318]

@@_..._.-_.._-. *oof*

[@mindworms5181]

Does it count if I have bullies but a good family

[@santiagolira7850]

that's only because they wanna change and step out of their childhood to be someone.

[@Nesquik908]

@@mindworms5181 yes

[@lucas.s017]

I’ve been hooked since 99k subs

[@hlcepeda]

An incredibly inspiring story of perseverance and vision! I don't think it's an understatement to say, though, that having talented, experienced, eager mentors (as Dave was fortunate to have) was also a factor in his success.

[@thezeddhotel]

That intro was fire omg, I love those training video songs haha