In the restaurant business, Troy Smith is a giant. He is the founder of Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ: SONC). Now, the company has a chain of about 3,600 units across 42 states.Unfortunately, Smith died this week. He was 87.
Like many great entrepreneurs, Smith got experience in his industry before he started his business. After serving in the Army Air Corps in World War II, he got a job as a truck driver for some cafes and restaurants. From this, he started to brainstorm business ideas.
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