From One Jack in the Box to 76 Restaurants: Christopher Aslam’s Journey

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In this episode of Life Currency Podcast, host Bob Lozano sits down with Christopher Aslam, chair of the Texas Restaurant Association Board and operator of 76 restaurants across multiple brands including Jack in the Box, Golden Chick, and Hawaiian Bros. From his father’s arrival in America with just a few dollars, to rebuilding a burned-down store, to betting everything on a “doomed” location that became Texas’ highest-volume Jack in the Box, Chris shares a candid story of grit, growth, and family legacy. 00:01 – Chris Aslam introduction at TRA 2025. 01:34 – Expanding beyond Texas into Nevada & Utah. 02:16 – Chris’ father’s immigration story & Jack in the Box beginnings. 04:30 – Dropping out of college, rebuilding a store after a fire. 06:49 – Taking a risk on a “doomed” location — and making it #1 in Texas. 09:12 – Keys to scaling: mindset shifts at 5, 15, and beyond. 10:58 – The hardest lesson: learning to let go and trust. 13:59 – Family business challenges across generations. 16:05 – Technology adoption: helpful vs distracting tools. 19:10 – Becoming a multi-brand operator: Golden Chick & Hawaiian Bros. 22:59 – Learning from different franchisors. 24:46 – Venturing into full-service dining with “The Wilder.” About us: Bob Lozano is the CEO of F&P Group, a company involved in restaurant management, commercial real estate, and digital marketing. Coming from a family of franchise owners, he's a passionate entrepreneur who builds successful businesses and creates positive company cultures. Bob is dedicated to exceeding expectations and making a positive impact. Interested in starting, growing, or improving your work with multi-unit franchises? Learn more below. 💻 Watch now and start earning Life Currency 📚 Learn More: https://lifecurrencypodcast.com 👍 Follow Us On Facebook: / lifecurrencypodcast 📸 Follow Us Instagram: / lifecurrencypodcast 🎶 Follow Us TikTok: / lifecurrencypodcast 🎙️Follow Us on Amazon Podcast: https://amzn.to/3XCgUID 🎧Follow Us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/41uBoEf Subscribe to: FOOD & PEOPLE / wearefoodandpeople / wearefoodandpeople / wearefoodandpeople / wearefoodandpeople F&P BRANDS / dqrgv / fandpbrands / fandpbrands BOB LOZANO / bobl_fpg / bobl.fpg

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