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Sep 2020
15m 57s

Sponsored | From Food Truck to Franchise...

Wondery
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Before you’re ready for a full-fledged “Business War,” you need to start somewhere. David Choi put it all on the line and drained his bank account to buy his first food truck.  Eight years later, Choi’s bold vision for Korean and Mexican fusion has made an impact on the culinary scene.  In this episode, we hear from Choi about his humble beginnings, his hu ... Show More
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