Scaling the Dream

Join Derrick Hayes, visionary founder of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, as he shares the real blueprint for turning a single idea into a multi-million-dollar enterprise. From humble beginnings to building one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in the country, Derrick will break down the mindset, strategies, and systems that fueled his journey. This session dives into the challenges of scaling, the importance of community roots, and the steps every entrepreneur can take to grow their dream into a thriving reality.