Alaska: Alaska’s Breakfast King, Derrick Green on the Waffles & WhatNot Success Story

Titans of Foodservice

This week on the Titans of Food Service podcast, Nick Portillo speaks with Derrick Green, former Army veteran, and Alaska’s “breakfast king”. Derrick shares his inspiring journey of transforming personal health challenges into a thriving food business, Waffles and Whatnot. After facing significant health issues within his family, including cancer diagnoses for both his wife and mother, Derek turned to food not just as sustenance but as a means of healing. His company is built on the belief that food should nourish and promote wellness, and he aims to create the largest black-owned franchise in the U.S. Nick and Derrick discuss the unique characteristics of the Alaskan food scene, highlighting its reliance on local ingredients and the bountiful seafood that defines its culinary landscape.

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Intro

(00:36) Meet Derrick Green: From Army to Entrepreneur

(01:40) Alaska's Unique Culinary Scene

(07:39) Derrick’s Journey Through Health Challenges

(09:46) The Birth of Waffles and Whatnot

(11:51) Creating Health-Conscious Meals

(17:56) Building the Largest Black-Owned Franchise

(32:56) Community Outreach

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CONTACT

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