De un carrito de HOT DOG a 100 franquicias : La CLAVE del ÉXITO de Carlos Durán (padre)

🔴 In this episode of The Business Round, we talk with Carlos Durán, founder of Rico Hot Dog, the Dominican franchise that grew from a single cart to dozens of locations across the country by focusing on a single product and an operational structure that doesn't allow for improvisation. We discuss focus, franchising, and how to build teams that function even when the founder isn't physically present—yes, Carlos has a rule: he doesn't go out to anyone before noon to protect time for thinking and planning. In this conversation, you'll discover: ✅ How to scale from a cart to a national network without "doing everything": radical focus on one product to stay top of mind. ✅ Why starting small, piloting, and standardizing (before replicating) reduces costly mistakes when you grow. ✅ Delegation with controls: manuals, audits, and clear roles so the operation runs smoothly without the owner hovering. ✅ When to close and when to persevere: set a date, define what you're going to correct, and decide based on data, not nostalgia. ✅ Franchising vs. opening your own branches: grow faster with owners who pay attention to every detail and criteria for choosing franchisees. ✅ Routines and family: how to work with children without conflict, respecting each other's space and responsibilities. This episode isn't just about hot dogs. It's a roadmap for building simple, human, and profitable businesses: a clear focus, processes that are followed, and trust as the operating currency. 📌 Subscribe and turn on notifications for more unfiltered conversations with leaders who are redefining how entrepreneurship is done in Latin America. Sharing this episode can be the first step for someone to stop "doing everything" and start doing well what matters. 🔗 Follow us on social media: Instagram: Our Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thebusiness... Thomas: https://www.instagram.com/thomasdeleo... Musa: https://www.instagram.com/jrojasmusa?... Carlos Durán (Father): https://www.instagram.com/carlosduran... Rico Hot Dog: https://www.instagram.com/ricohotdog?... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.business....