Advice Line with Todd Graves of Raising Cane's

In this episode of "How I Built This Lab," Guy Raz hosts Todd Graves, founder of Raising Cane's, to offer advice to entrepreneurs who call into the show. The first caller, Evan Sledge from Whiskey Morning Coffee, seeks guidance on whether to franchise his coffee shop business or grow it independently. Todd and Guy advise him to prove his business model before considering franchising. The second caller, David Burmeister from Midwest Pasta Company, needs advice on securing capital to expand his pasta manufacturing business, and Todd and Guy suggest exploring angel investors, government grants, and strategic partnerships. The final caller, Shane Lyons from Vesti Sandwiches and Snacks, questions whether to invest in a brick and mortar location, and both Todd and Guy recommend focusing on the core business and expanding through retail partnerships rather than opening a traditional store.