Bringing In $739,000 A Year Selling Burgers In Orlando, FL

Aly Lalani, 38, brought in $739,000 in 2023 through his burger business. Aly is the founder and CEO of Build My Burgers, a fast-casual restaurant in Orlando, Florida that specializes in custom-made burgers.
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Produced by: Valentina Duarte
Managing Producer: Beatriz Bajuelos
Camera: Andrea Desky
Editor: Nic Golden Henry
Animators: Gene Kim, Elham Ataeiazar
Additional Footage: Aly Lalani
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Bringing In $739,000 A Year Selling Burgers In Orlando, FL

[@barneycasting8331]

I am a cardiologist who recently moved from Chicago to practice in Orlando, FL. Even though I don't make as much, he is sending a continuous flow of clients to my practice. I want to thank him for his splendid work! Keep it up.

[@daivikgofficial469]

lol is that sarcasm?

[@anthonyfam5469]

Cap You live in your mom basement and work at Starbucks and troll on the internet

[@Ja-3108]

Lmao is this serious or a joke 😊

[@KK-pm7ud]

​@@daivikgofficial469it's sarcasm

[@alylalani2118]

Hi, welcome to Orlando, hope you are liking it here! We also have bun less and salad options as healthier options and we are blessed with all kinds of customers :)

[@iamme50]

I love this guy! He's so sweet! His wife is a phenomenal woman! I pray he and his family are blessed beyond measure!

[@alylalani2118]

thank you so much for your support and kind words!

[@rawan5804]

@@alylalani2118inshallah when I’m in your state I come to try your food! All the best and god bless I like your determination and story💜

[@corey407woc]

This man aged 20 years in 4 years owning this business its crazy

[@anthonyfam5469]

150 k in credit card bills That’s wild

[@alylalani2118]

haha thats right man, restaurant business ages you pretty quick. After testing all this food, I gained quite a bit but I am working to back in shape :)

[@alylalani2118]

@@anthonyfam5469 yes it is! but thankfully we have paid off over 75% now :)

[@jayar6145]

@@alylalani2118you’re doing great man , your dedication and hard work is inspiring !

[@yesnathan22]

Imagine when someone put so much to succeed in business and the lunatic left thing they are greedy and want to screw them in every possible ways

[@DadinWA]

Love the guts and determination Aly and his wife had especially during the pandemic. Would like to see what their overhead looked like if they are bringing in $739k.

[@michael2275]

I'd be surprised if there was ore than $70k of net income. On a $400k investment, kinda sucks. Franchising could be interesting for him, but existing business is nothing special imo. CNBC loves to make the revenue seem like income for clickbait.

[@plantsplantz2116]

Bring in 739k and fast food prolly moans about giving their worker a higher minimum wage😅

[@vanessaandreatta9098]

Can we just say this ppl were lucky that they had to construction during 2020?!!!It could have been much worse

[@GrammarPoliceInvestigations]

@@michael2275 It's in franchising. You missed the point.

[@austinfcline]

I love his determination and focus on product and customer service. I definitely see him being successful with the franchising.

[@alylalani2118]

Thank you for your support, I appreciate it!

[@jimmyvarghese5966]

great story... luv this guys hustle work ethic.. wish him nothing but the best

[@alylalani2118]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the best wishes :)

[@hashimsharif1542]

There is so much to learn from Ali about building and expanding a business. It's quite phenomenal to start with a $60K personal investment in 2020 and grow into a business with potentially 50+ franchises. Truly impressive.

[@MoorishBrooklyn]

My goodness!! I'm plant-based, but this does not stop me from saying that this is a wonderful accomplishment. Amazing determination, vision for a franchise, and a good way to put one's love of food into a business model of their choice.

[@02nupe]

Good for him and good share CNBC make it.

[@alylalani2118]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@salimthobani2253]

This is Amazing Aly. You've perceviered and I'm rooting for you. Will definitely try those delicious burgers whenever I'm in Orlando. Kudos brother!!

[@AB-be7ew]

Man basically invested $400 k and bought himself 86k job working day and night for this job now.

[@CAMERONMCDOLE]

I’m from Orlando I haven’t heard of this planning on checking it out now ‼️

[@ethanmyers4882]

Such a tough industry god bless this individual and his family that’s great dedication, just seems like he is a hard working business owner so cool to see!

[@mugentuner]

Excellent outcome. That pandemic killed many businesses that couldn't survive. I'll have to look this joint up next time I'm in ORL

[@alylalani2118]

Yes, Please! We would love to have you try our food! Hope to see you soon!

[@aaag4268]

Amazing! I know him personally as he is my wife’s cousin but had no clue he built this. He is a great guy on top of this!

[@michael2275]

I'd be surprised if there was more than $70k of net income. On a $400k investment, kinda sucks. Franchising could be interesting for him, but existing business is nothing special imo. CNBC loves to make the revenue seem like income for clickbait.

[@Victor-sb3rv]

That was exactly my reaction when I saw that $739K was the revenue. Cool stuff, cause making it in the restaurant industry is hard af, but definitely not the story that I thought

[@BasketballStud99]

He pays himself a salary, his wife gets paid salary, they could claim a lot of expenses on the business, and the franchising route is where the big money will come in. It's still remarkable achievement

[@kishorek3474]

Doesn't the math change when the revenue goes up? It did go up right, around 700k, now tell me if they are taking home only 10%, 70k? When was the last time you ran or owned a restaurant that did 700k in revenue? The dude is just getting started in my opinion.

[@michael2275]

@@kishorek3474 Dude, $700k is not that much for a restaurant and 10% is a good net income margin for a restaurant. What do you know?

[@JamesLeeV]

The video says he paid himself 84k. That’s their net income. Not bad for a restaurant but never a business I would invest in. Power to him buy yes. He makes 84k not 739 but CNBC wants clicks and 84k doesn’t sound as good as 739 I would never invest 400k for a 100k a year business that required my fill time labor😊

[@plm8830]

I'm looking at the posts and see people took away from the article what THEY WANTED. He has 50 offers to franchise. He takes home 84k but I saw at least 3 workers that I assume he also pays. He's doing well as far as I can see, he's on the road to millions, if played smart. What are you people whining about?

[@AlexSchwartzATV]

For real lmao

[@lavedadean]

Good location and high quality burgers, well done.

[@alylalani2118]

Thank you so much! Hope you are able to check us out :)

[@menglongzzz]

honestly i though it was profit....even at 50% margin, he and his wife deserves much more than 300+K income, like he said, its a 24/7 job. Hope this video blows up and his family make 7 figures soon!

[@plm8830]

The money is in franchises which is where he wanted to go.

[@alylalani2118]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind thoughts and well wishes. Yes, hopefully soon :)

[@srikanthsiva1975]

They purposely pay less to themselves and reinvest back the rest to the business or bring it down as dividends. Accounting stuff

[@eldar_windycity]

Aly is a true hero. Will stop at his place for sure.

[@FinancialShinanigan]

Forget gross, what's the net profit?

[@brucef310]

Since I know you didn't watch the video he makes $84,000 a year. That is his salary.

[@480brad]

Great story!

[@alf3926]

He's right that you can get a burger anywhere. The fact that he's raking in all this money means he's definitely doing something right.

[@Danielfreeman2024]

Bravo Good Luck man👍

[@alylalani2118]

thank you so much! I appreciate it!

[@LMcBee]

He is doing well, its early days and I am sure build a burger will do well in the longrun. Best wishes bro!

[@alylalani2118]

Thank you so much. Indeed, this is just the beginnings - we have long road ahead of us but we are prepared to face any challenges and overcome the hurdles!

[@SanskarWagley]

Would love to visit

[@The_Muffin101]

I hope BMB flourishes! More power to you aly❤

[@alylalani2118]

thank you so much! I appreciate it!

[@deinbleiz]

Great guy. All the success to him.

[@alylalani2118]

Thank you so much!

[@CreativepreneurJourney]

I just left Orlando. I wish I knew this place.

[@Calgirlmai]

I used to live in Orlando, so next time I go there I will def check this place out!!

[@alylalani2118]

Hi, We would love to have you at BMB!

[@nickbnj]

@@alylalani2118BMB 🎉😂❤

[@nickbnj]

@@alylalani2118LOVE ITTTTTT

[@nickbnj]

@@alylalani2118FRIED OREOSSS😮😅

[@paul_domici]

I'll def check this place out next time I'm in Orlando : )

[@alylalani2118]

yes, please! we would love to see you at BMB!

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[@ardathwojteckitl]

Te/e gram

[@ardathwojteckitl]

@Rolandostrategy THAT IS HIS USER NAME

[@ardathwojteckitl]

please make sure you write the USER NAME complete and He's verified

[@binnycerwini]

Trading without professional guide...Huh I laugh you, because you will remain where you are or even make huge losses that will stop you from trading, this has been one of the biggest problem to new traders

[@RakeshPatel-qk7vh]

Congrats keep going !!

[@The_Muffin101]

This was a great video!

[@alexts94]

I like this guy. Great mindset and attitude towards things

[@tylersanders2388]

Oh my god I used to literally live in the apartments across the street from this guy for 2 years while I went to UCF and never once went in. He needs to make a sign on the road or something

[@kortyEdna825]

Our economy struggling with uncertainties, housing issues, foreclosures, global fluctuations, and pandemic aftermath, causing instability. Rising inflation, sluggish growth, and trade disruptions need urgent attention from all sectors to restore stability and stimulate growth.

[@Pamela.jess.245]

Things are strange right now. The US dollar is becoming less valuable because of inflation, and other powerful nations waking up to trade in their own currencies. Good thing is, a lot of people still turn to the Dollar because of the safety is somehow assures. I'm worried about my retirement savings of about $420,000 losing value because of these factors and more. Where else can we keep our money?

[@carssimplified2195]

It's unfortunate most people don't have such information. I don't really blame people who panic. Lack of information can be a big hurdle. I've been making more than $21k passively by just investing through an advisor, and I don't have to do much work. Doesn't matter if the economy is misbehaving; great wealth managers will always make returns.

[@carssimplified2195]

There are a handful of experts in the field. I've experimented with a few over the past years, but I've stuck with ‘’Aileen Gertrude Tippy” for about five years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive. She’s quite known in her field, look-her up.

[@historyamistery]

lines were out the door with zupp deals. but awesome to see this great place to eat. Eaten there many times

[@christinesmith5718]

Love it!

[@alylalani2118]

Thank you so much!

[@tonywestvirginia]

Well done Aly, Well done!

[@alylalani2118]

thank you thank you!

[@user-fc6pt3sg2j]

Gotta try this place

[@CueTheStage]

Wow that’s amazing 🤩

[@dakhan]

Great work Aly

[@Mike-xw4gm]

739k gross ~70k profit Avg plumber makes 120k in miami.

[@Black_Myth679]

I’ve been to this place it’s pretty good

[@imacarguy4065]

Guy is resilient. I think this has plenty room for growth.

[@alylalani2118]

Thank you! Yes, I agree there are always room for growth and we are working hard towards it! 🙏

[@redsnflr]

What's the profits though? Restaurants are known to be very high margin, with employee costs he'd be doing well at $70k profits annually for 10% margin

[@toms4020]

This guy is impressive

[@LMcBee]

Good discount for the cops! nice way to market the business

[@alylalani2118]

Yes, we love to give back to the community as much as possible!

[@armenstaubach9276]

He deserves every single penny of this revenue, I wish it only gets better for them.

[@alylalani2118]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind thoughts!

[@user-ho1ln5ny1r]

Good today's it's orders is minimised or not

[@Basics-HQ]

[@chancellorasher9417]

Dudes doing decent. He hasn’t “make/made it” yet tho, at least he has build a foundation to “make it” that franchise model if played right will definitely make it. Video is posted 3-4 years early, come back again after the time passed by

[@alylalani2118]

Hi, Oh yes! We would definitely love to do a follow up journey video after this :) As you mentioned, this is just the beginning ...:)

[@busy.with.it.]

I want to try one!

[@alylalani2118]

Yes, please! anytime :)

[@user-cz1nh1hv9v]

He works 50 hours in the store per day and additional 2 hours per day at home on social media

[@alylalani2118]

Hi, Yes I spend quite some time on building my dream :) But that's 50 hours a week :)

[@amle6588]

Extremely difficult industry. My advice to anyone that interested in owning a restaurant is try to keep it small and simple.

[@user-cz1nh1hv9v]

Sales 740k- expenses 700k $40k net profit Lesd than 5% profit Thats rhe reality

[@chancellorasher9417]

That’s why franchises exists. He’s planning to open 50 franchises, each one for 235-480k. Let meet middle: 325k 50 stores: 16 million Profit 5%: 800k in the next 5 years If played right easily $1 million from royalties and profit from original restaurant. This video is just 3-4 years early lol

[@alylalani2118]

@@chancellorasher9417 well you said it all :) Its the long term focus and that's what business is about- working on the Longterm goals and vision!

[@prot6liv981]

Worst business to be in Chefs make more money than the owner

[@l.c.3150]

I want to know if that is gross or net income on these shows.

[@smartrealtor-hyderali3853]

Great

[@alylalani2118]

thank you so much!

[@IamAWESOME3980]

wait 700k reveune or profit? the two have big difference

[@Waltaere]

Cnbc 😃

[@asadshahid7387]

Bro, how did i not know this was made from a Pakistani in my city??! Yea we Pakistanis are the smartest when it comes to business

[@Jacob-oc2qg]

Clickbait at its finest , is revenue nit net profit .

[@innovationpropertyatlanta]

👏🏾👏🏾💪🏽💪🏽

[@AwkwardCreek]

I’ve never seen a burger or pizza restaurant go out of business

[@mathewmcfool]

I wonder if the landlord gets a cut if they do franchises, sounds like he's a partner or part owner.

[@alylalani2118]

Hi, Thank you for asking this question. No, the landlord is not a partner or get a cut. He contributed towards his building renovations like installing brand new AC unit, grease trap, impact fees and towards TI $. he didn't invest in BMB but we are blessed with an incredible landlord who helped contributing toward his building renovations that helped us immensely.

[@chrisryanonline]

*Jennifer Coolidge voice* This makes want a burger real bad...

[@alylalani2118]

Hi, Come over anytime, hope to see you soon at BMB!

[@double8beats]

He is my moms friends son. Lol

[@imacarguy4065]

He needs to capitalize on his Pakistani/South Asian identity as soon as he's in a comfortable position financially to take risks.

[@Paolo-pv1nh]

If you tend to be introverted, can you move along the introversion and extroversion continuum and become tending to be extroverted?

[@addy5066]

Colour grading on video could have been better , much better.

[@prot6liv981]

I only want to know hos profit margin you can make A million dollars doesn't mean you keep it all

[@arresthillary9502]

revenue means NOTHING. how much did he make after taxes?

[@JamieTownson]

The hustle is real . I'm a father of two who bought a house last year. For me, it was a major turning point! In addition to feeling the effects of the economic downturn, I'm lucky enough to enjoy a respectable monthly income from wise investments that I've made. I have therefore meticulously prepared for my retirement following my children's graduation from college.

[@brucef310]

The cost of franchise and cost more than what he put into the business when he first started. If you want to do this then open up your own business with your own name for the price he's asking.

[@sergeyeremenko2330]

You was extremely self motivated.

[@alylalani2118]

Thank you so much!

[@jennyrosenthal29]

The American dream

[@Anisha..Alayna]

‼️‼️💯🤾🏽‍♀️

[@z969307]

Ali bhai is the meat zabiha halal?

[@JannyLuits]

I wonder if people that experienced the 2008 crash had it easier because this market conditions are driving me to insanity, my portfolio has lost over $27000 this month. alone my profits are tanking and I'm don't see my retirement turning out well when I can't even grow my stagnant reserve.

[@carssimplified2195]

Very true, a huge part of my portfolio growth has come during this market. I've been able to scale from $180K to $572K in a short period of time. I basically was just following the steps and guideline from my financial advisor. as long as you've professional help, you're good to go

[@carssimplified2195]

Certainly, there are a handful of experts in the field. I've experimented with a few over the past years, but I've stuck with ‘’AILEEN GERTRUDE TIPPY” for about five years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive.

[@aliali-ce3yf]

@elenafernanda881avoid her, she has bad diarrhea and will do it while keeping eye contact with you. then gives you advice to invest in toilet paper, the bad kind. do a double jump while saying "yipeeeeeeee!" in order to break contact with her.

[@MoneyMan28]

Don’t make a kid because it costs like $100,000 dollars from 0 to 18 years

[@hassankhan]

is it all Halal ?

[@MoCowbell]

Who cares what the revenue is? What's the profit?

[@HoodQueen258]

These Pakistanis do not look like UK Pakistanis who resemble Zayn Malik

[@whothis9949]

HED HAVE MORE SALES IF HE OFFERED GLUTEN FREE BUNS

[@alylalani2118]

Hi, unfortunately it didn't work for us, We had gluten free buns but it didn't sell :)

[@whothis9949]

Gluten free is only getting more popular, may be worth trying again since 90% of the burger places by UCF have gluten free buns, I’d imagine if it wasn’t worth it for any of them they wouldn’t do it.

[@abec8929]

No disrespect but 700k a year nowadays is not a lot

[@aliali-ce3yf]

do you blow your money on cocaine and hookers or something? gambling problem?

[@mohamedsaid9416]

What cmon now what percentage of Americans make more than 100k?

[@RandomThoughts999]

I’ve been living in Orlando over 12 years now and never heard of this place but sorry I don’t eat at fast food restaurants or at any restaurants if I can help it. Just the thought of someone else cooking my food makes me sick to my stomach.

[@aliali-ce3yf]

your comment added nothing to the discussion

[@eajinabi]

A place that uses shredded lettuce for burgers is automatically trash 😅

[@prot6liv981]

The restaurant business is the worst how many people actually become millionaires

[@jim-zk2bi]

I’m sorry, but it sounds like this guy just took the blue print for 5 guys burgers and then changed the name?🤔 (the interior even looks the same!)

[@felixvelo]

My goodness with obesity rates going through the roof and heart disease the number one killer in this country why do we continue glorifying this type of food. I enjoyed the hustle of this man but the product we need to do better.

[@alylalani2118]

Hi, we also have healthy options ( Bun less and salads) that you can try :)

[@-Osiris-]

I'm going to mute this channel. The revenue is only half the story, give us the PROFIT too.

[@frankbell1408]

Great video! I'm favoured, $60K every week, I no longer depend on Government grants and salary. All thanks to my Guru

[@MatyamaAlice]

Wow that's huge, how do you make that much monthly? I'm 37 and have been looking for ways to be successful, please how??

[@frankbell1408]

With the help of my Guru Jenifer Spencer Her techniques are marvelous

[@Tomkirk-su3lw]

That's great!!. I don't know anything about investing and I intend to start. What are your strategies?

[@Jeanetteali465]

Starting with a professional account holder is the best way to make profit Especially as a beginner

[@EvlinNoonan]

Can I also do it??? My life is facing lots of challenges lately.

[@mikhailmamontov2155]

Bidenomics made me stop going out to eat. I will not pay $15 for a burger, and $5 for fries.

[@alylalani2118]

Agreed that’s why single cheeseburger fries and drink is $9.99 😊

[@redx11x]

@@alylalani2118 as salaam alaikum Aly. How is the restuarant running? In London, England, there is serious pressure on a lot of the burger places. Food inflation, lack of staff, and wage inflation. The rising price of electricity and gas. It's very difficult to make any money here.

[@jasminecontreras7341]

Why do people eat this junk?

[@youssefahalhal489]

You are the junk don't insult my business like that

[@lincolnscott5620]

$739k in revenue is not enough to be successful. Any business must make 1-2 Minimum a year. A bad day should be 2k/day - not your average. His profit will be well below $100k a year. Their saving grace is the franchise model and a great brand name. The bread on those burgers looks sloppy, that's why he is able to sell at a low price.

[@02nupe]

It’s already a success, most business don’t do 739k a year. It’s room for growth for sure, but he is already a success.

[@lincolnscott5620]

@@02nupe he's doing okay so far. hope for the best. Its just a little early for CNBC to post about the business, in three years when the other franchises are running would be a more impactful video

[@yougetaspear7799]

And to wake up must mean blacks not buying and supporting such injustices...no point in spending their monies there