I watch 'Shark Tank,' of course. It's very entertaining. I think it's actually good to help people think about the business they might start, and sometimes you get encouraged by looking at someone going into business and saying, 'Hey, I could do that.' Fred DeLuca businessencourageentertain share on social
Everybody eats three times a day; it's only a question of where they choose to eat. The longer-term trends are people eat out more often. Fred DeLuca choosedayeat Change image and share on social
I don't have much of a bucket list. I don't have a lot of needs and desires. Fred DeLuca bucketdesirelist Change image and share on social
Even if you set a long-term goal, that doesn't mean it's a straight-line journey. Often, there are problems and obstacles along the way. Fred DeLuca goaljourneyline Change image and share on social
When I started in the business, the minimum wage was $1.25. I've seen an enormous number of wage increases. Basically, it applies evenly to everyone in the business. Fred DeLuca applybasicallybusiness Change image and share on social
In a typical situation, it's going to take pretty close to a year to get your location in, get your permits, and then get open. Fred DeLuca closelocationopen Change image and share on social
Back when we started, people didn't even know what a submarine sandwich was. The product was only sold in a few markets. Fred DeLuca backmarketpeople Change image and share on social
You have to realize that the customer really is king. People who go into more established businesses probably have to be careful not to be casual about that. When you have a brand-new business, and nobody knows who you are, you know you have to work really hard for your customers. Fred DeLuca brandbusinesscareful share on social
Every time I come across learning items of interest, I'll send distribution voice mail to the appropriate group in the organization. Fred DeLuca distributiongroupinterest Change image and share on social
You really have to understand this isn't a business where you sit in the back room and do calculations - you have to be very concerned about employees and customers, because that's really what's going to bring you success. Fred DeLuca backbringbusiness share on social
