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Today's program is truly unique...Coming off the July 4th Holiday celebrating the Independence of our GREAT country, our guest represents a true American Success story that so many immigrants seek in the USA.He's built a career using franchising as a ladder to freedom for him self and his family all while assisting others achieve their dream of business ownership with the Sarpino's USA franchise.

Our guest today is Vasili BykayAn immigrant seeking political asylum from Belarus. Bykau arrived in Chicago in 2003. Though he had a law degree from his time in Belarus, he knew that being a lawyer in the United Stateswould require him to be fluent in English and return to school.

Needing a job to start his new life, he became a delivery driver for Sarpino’s at the age of 23. Bykau decided to dedicate himself to a new career. While driving, he worked to improve his English and learn restaurant operations.

Soon, he was promoted to manager and a few years laterwas offered the opportunity to become a partner at his location.Once a partner, Bykau began to grow Sarpino’s in Chicago, purchasing and opening a total of three restaurants. In 2014 he sold those stores and moved to Florida, where he opened anotherSarpino’s. His Florida location became, and still is, one of the top performing restaurants for Sarpino’s in the country.

Seeing his success, the company offered him the job as the first area developer for South Florida in September 2022. He said he accepted because he enjoyed growing restaurants and helping hisstaff develop and learn just like he did. He sold his restaurants in South Florida to managers and employees, specifically ones he saw as similar to himself.

Bykau’s goal as an area developer is to support his franchisees the way he was supported through his career. This means educating employees who show an interest in learning, have an ambition to grow within Sarpino’s and want to realize their own professional goals, whether that’s goingcorporate or franchising.

Contact Vasili: https://www.gosarpinos.com/Visit Sarpino's USA Franchise: https://sarpinosfranchise.com/Visit Franchise Growth Solutions: www.frangrow.comContact Gary: [email protected]

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