Don Fox comes full circle
Fox thought he would end his career at Burger King until he was laid off nearly 20 years ago. He has since helmed Firehouse Subs to a $1 billion valuation, paid by his former employer’s parent company.Don Fox, CEO of Firehouse Subs./Photo courtesy of Firehouse Subs; GIF by Restaurant Business, Nico Heins.
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