CEO Gives Away Baja Fresh Franchise to Employee | Undercover Boss
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- čas přidán 26. 04. 2022
- The CEO of Baja Fresh is so moved by one of his restaurant managers that he decides to gift him his own restaurant. Watch this touching and powerful moment on Undercover Boss for FREE on Dabl Network. Visit bit.ly/2sGTUwA for where to watch! #Dabl #DablNetwork
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That’s not a boss, that’s a leader
Big facts, there’s a difference
people will follow a boss to the door. they will follow a leader through the gates of hell and help him take it over and turn it into heaven.
Exactly.
@@hankdoughty4375 absolutely bro🙏
Sure is!!
This is actually a really good strategy because it keeps franchisees invested in the business - they care about the success or failure much more than some of the multi-millionaires who buy dozens of restaurants like stocks.
And then do nothing to support their staff - exactly lol.
The only thing like those suits were saying though the dude has no experience running a business but as long as he has a mentor who can show him the way his drive and motivation will do the rest I definitely like what they did
@@thedude4762 That's the thing about franchise's. You have the fame and reputation of the company behind you so you aren't a start up. You don't have as much potential as a start up, sure but if you aren't particularly intelligent and risk taking type of individual then it's save and stable.
Yup, I'm a commercial insurance adjuster and 1 policy for 1 franchise will have 20+ locations with tons of crazy incidents going on, lack of communication from franchise owners and employees because of poor oversight.
Another successful strategy is one where the company vets franchisees before they can purchase. Kind of like Chik-Fil-A.
The other suits really couldn't wait for the cameras to leave so they could try and talk him out of it...glad he stood his ground
The franchise failed so they were right.
@@blankblank7101 did it really???!
@@blankblank7101 how do you know.
Stop lying blank blank. go look up Jose's LinkedIn profile. He definitely received his own franchise, and is still running it.
@@blankblank7101 TROLLLERRRR
The other suits didn’t like the idea
Giving away things is generally bad for the next quarter's earnings. But in this case, it's probably great for the quarter's earnings a year from now. Sadly, Wall Street doesn't value that kind of timeline nearly as much.
Oh well, it is was it is. Congrats to him.👍❤️🙏💯
Because they don't CARE and love people like the boss does
Maybe it’s not because they didn’t want the CEO to do that, or it’s not because they don’t care, I think, for me, it is because they couldn’t believe and they were like, “are you serious? Or in their mind, “Is he really serious!?!”
That's why they're not the CEO.
I’m glad he chose to do this. So many people don’t have the means or opportunities to be able to start their own business who would excel. The owner/CEO has a ton of money. The company has a ton of money. Investing in people with potential ensures the future success of the company as a whole and creates a more positive work atmosphere.
"are you sure you want to do this?" shows that the leadership of this company sees their lower level employees as momentary and disposable. A truly great franchise will aim to turn their lower level employees into franchisees.
Scripted
@@WHSuperman2005 or could be one of those truly generous types that we almost never hear about
Not true at all. Having someone in an executive team who asks that question before any big decision, is an asset to a company. I have several in my team who aren't afraid of speaking up or bringing alternative suggestions to the table on key decisions. Directors and Officers are in that position for a reason; they're confident in what's best, regardless of feelings or emotions.
I think that's just the scripted part. Remember a business that franchises WANTS new franchises to open up all around the country. Now if they gave them ALL away, then yeah, that's not a great short term business plan. But long term, the goal is to have as many open as possible.
i think their main concern was the GIVE part. no fees in opening means it's on their dime. Wasn't the elevating of employee to franchise owner.
Best of luck to Jose and wishing this CEO a very fulfilling life, amazing human being
I want to see the rest of the show now.
He now works at Gen korean bbq. Saw him there a while back having lunch. Which was about 4 years ago. This episode was aired atleast 8 years ago.
@@commonwealthh lol did you ask him what happened
I don’t think it actually worked out for him but still amazing
Kim owns that franchise too
Back in 99 and up to 2004 I did a lot of drawings for Baja Fresh. I did their shop drawings for their kitchen equipment and back of house. It was a great experience for me as I had to get a job right after high school to help my family and it was them and all the project managers that believed in me and my talent. I learned so much about manufacturing, cabinet construction and using AutoCAD. I was a self taught draftsman and without them and their projects, I wouldn’t have worked at a great architecture firm in LA. I still enjoy stopping by to see the designs I worked on and eat some tasty food.
Draftsman? I had no idea this was a profession. How much does it pay and how can someone get into it?
@@DciMaluko it can be. I was lucky and was able to make it into a career as a young adult. My drawings were highly respected and was sought out by different firms so I can do their shop drawings. An old friend was able to set up his own business and now does renderings using sketchup. He goes by az design.
@@DciMaluko the blue prints don't magically assemble themselves. Although there are a lot of CAD options these days, my high school class actually had a "woods & drafting" class, and we spent half the time working on blueprints and similar technical drawings (and the other half in the wood shop).
@@DciMaluko before I choose AP as my “elective” in high school, I was on the AutoCad pathway. It starts out with a lot of hand sketching and slowly introduces you to computer designing programs used for Architecture as well as Engineering. It was dope, but just wasn’t something I was passionate about enough to stay the course
This is cap
This CEO is really trying to make a difference, and doing that for this young man is an incredibly generous and kind thing for this CEO to do. He just needs to be very careful WHO he does this for. If the stores are run well, they will be a great representation for Baja Fresh. Great job and story all-around.
I cried watching this, because this is what humans should be like. I'm happy that we still have good people in this world.
Bruh…. I heard him tell the other suits he was gonna give him a franchise and I still was in shock when he said it to the homie. That shit hit deep.
This is what leadership looks like ..a CEO who knows where he came from ...this is awesome I wish them all the best ...
Thank you to this great CEO!!!
Bro giving him a franchise could change his whole life, you go to another bracket
Yessir it can Baja fresh too that's a lot of money
A great man gifting another great man a franchise is freaking awesome!
Beautiful example of not a hand out
But a Hand up .... if this is true..this is truly a gift
Kudos for the top guy seeing the potential in the guy he gave a franchise to...
Shame on the others for not wanting to share some goodness in the world... their faces showed disappointment or disapproval
Ps it feels good to do good ..kindness is key
Finally a CEO who gets it
Seems like he needs some new people in his inner circle.
I respectfully disagree. They just wanted to make sure that he wasn’t making an impulsive decision without thinking through the consequences. CEOs shouldn’t be surrounded by “Yes men” who just roll over. The flip side is, once the boss makes his decision after you’ve had your say, you need to go out and execute.
@@bryantwu8993 Rash and bold decisions are what some companies need sometimes, having someone younger and experiencing more "young people problems" should help all around. If those managers have been there for a long time they would be afraid of him taking one of they're spots
@@buttguy7061 Hate to burst your bubble, but his inner circle was correct. This episode aired about 8 years ago and since then the employee who was given the franchise ended up failing and costing the company a lot of money. David Kim still wanted to take care of the young man though and gave him a job at another restaurant he owns called "Gen BBQ". Bold decisions in business can be good, but rash decisions are almost always never a good idea.
@@JR-kv6ez I'd burst ya bubble too baby ;)
@@buttguy7061 You'd need to be correct about something first lol.
Wow what a brilliant hearted man and such an opportunity
The CEO was emotional. From that you tell what kind of person he is.
If you don't tear up a little watching these things like this you are not human
This boss really has a great heart
The other suits in the office with him we’re honestly the definition of a money hungry corporation. They were the embodiment of what’s wrong with major corporations. Only concerned about filling their own pockets.
You heard like 4 sentences and now you know their life story
@@jameswashere187 He's writing a biography for each of them as well. It's supposed to release Q1 2023 on Audible.
Idk dude in my small business i ask people to question me, I hate yes men.
Its actually insane that he did that, i assume the other suits will quickly figure a way to get rid of him. Big corporations like that dont like it when they arent trampling over their own employees to turn a profit.
This is such an encouraging and inspiring story! There IS still GOOD in this world!
There are some great people in the world who bless deserving people when that perfect situation comes around ✌🏽❤️
It's so INSPIRING to see GOOD HARD WORKING PEOPLE EVERYWHERE. 💙🇺🇸🌍
They said "give" like it was a dirty word.
Powerful! Good to see this happen for him!
Smart ...building the brand name...with ppl who actually care.
Recognition and appreciation of one’s efforts, especially in a capacity that benefits oneself, is one of the utmost important communications between us humans. We should employ it more, maybe our world will get brighter.
This made me cry. I hope he becomes successful beyond his wildest dreams and pays it forward.
Work hard you’ll get rewarded . Great job Jose. Well deserved my man . 👍
It's not what you know, it's who you know. It's not who you know, It's who you blow. Maybe you'll get rewarded for hard work. But most of thr time it's like passing on your pants in the dark. No one notices but you wil get a nice warm feeling.
Absolutely a true leader!! Please update on this young man’s success!!🎉🎉
Who does that?
People with good hearts!!
WOW...What an exceptional man this business man is🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
I guarantee that man never quit Baja fresh
I guarantee you he did. He's David Kim's right hand man at Gens
No. He was like Epstein. He was "removed".
@@OffGridInvestor 😭🤣
This was awesome...I love how this boss takes care of the good people that work for him.
Everyone wins on this one. Great for people, great for the company, more opportunity for others. great!!
"Thank you for not firing me that day" they both laugh happily after🤣🤣 what a cool leader
He's like Qui-Gon Jin trying to convince the council that Anakin is the chosen one
We all know how that ended up
@@tomerrozenman4484 hahaha
So the ceo is dead ? And that franchise owner killed a bunch or children in his restaurant? Intense. LMAO
Made me cry. Love this!
OMG!!! He has a kind heart! What a good leader.
This is on another level great. God's love and blessings to all.
2:20 This is the most hilarious response I've ever seen. Absolutely perfect.
I busted out laughing at that moment 🤣
Amazingly A BLESSING..God BLESS YOU BOTH...
The guy is the best minded individual to lead a business, the ceo knew it was a win to keep him in the baja family
He's not gonna be the youngest but the hardest working franchise owner for sure.
Man out here changing lives, thats really what its all about.
Baja Fresh is my favorite! Please come to Spokane Washington
No way I love BAJA FRESH I FEEL GOOD SUPPORTING A BUSINESS LIKE BAJA FRESH 🙏❤️😍
Great boss, leader of kindness
This is probably one of the best things you could do for someone early in life if this kid takes to it he didnt just give him 50k in value he gave him his whole future
God bless them both 🙏
Loved Baja Fresh, There Burrito Dos Manos was amazing. Too bad they are no longer around in my state
Absolutely uplifting.
Have never been to one but that’s awesome he is a franchise owner
Amen!!! Wonderful!!!
I LOVE Baja Fresh...been years since I've been in a state with one though...
If all this people who millionaire do that and open the door for someone else succeed this world will be a better world we will have less poor people …. I love that men I pray 🙏 GOD bless him for blessing this young men
A WISE BUSINESS STRATEGY COMBINED WITH KINDNESS!
Awww! Amazing🙏🏽
What I’ve learnt from the US version of the programme: American employees on low salaries get nothing. No pension, no maternity leave, no sick pay, very few holidays and even fewer rights. It’s awful. And the the trade Union movement over there seems moribund. Strange place.
This isn't quite true. It is true that there are different types of jobs which come with different benefits. Most of those jobs with benefits require some type of education. In addition, there are scholarships for college for just about anyone. The best way to make money in America, in current times, is to be an entrepreneur. Being a country which has an economy inspired by capitalism, it would be very easy to see how our system of business might be very strange to those who do not understand capitalism. Within our own country, the hate and love of capitalism is a constant issue.
That’s not an accurate statement.
@@shanonnunn4128 it's based on what I've seen on the programme. I'm appalled at how low paid staff are treated
@@Aperegrine90 but what you are saying is incorrect… so minimum wage (let’s just pick McDonald’s) is 15.50 an hour. We all get maternity leave, it’s either paid by the company we work for or by disability benefits (it’s a law). All full time employees get paid 3 days sick leave, most employers offer more (but 3 days paid is the law). Every full time employee pays into social security benefits for retirement (it’s a law). Our unions start out at over 30.00 an hour for basic labor… so everything you said in your statement is incorrect. Sincerely, California USA 🇺🇸
@@shanonnunn4128 that's interesting. I wonder why sickness and maternity were such issues for those in the programme.
This is a really really really solid strategy. The restaurant that he is getting is going to thrive
The benefits of doing the right thing whether someone is looking or not.
Just brought me to tears.
Well deserved. Best of luck
God Bless him🌹🙏🌹🥰
So amazing!
I think he’s gonna re consider the people he has around him after the reactions they gave.
Dude, incredible!
He's Mexican. They're extremely hard working positive people. His franchise will be a great success.
@3:17 hugged him like a father hugs his son!
Watching their reactions when he said “giving” was the best.
man it has to be cool to really change someone's life like that
I'm happy for that young man, as a brown man in America y'all have no idea what we go through dealing with y'all....
Love this
UNBELIEVABLE!
WoW that was touching and empowering
This guy really is a leader
Hats off to the CEO
This is REAL leadership.
I forgot how much I like this show
This is a real business man
Aughhhh 👍😁 Nicely Done That Man !! 🤗
This was wholesome af
They was salty! 😂 terrible inner circle of professionals, the ceo knows best!!
So shines a good deed in a wiery world.
The other executives weren't on board with this. Because greed and slavery is their wealth. Good on this leader who seen a valuable investment. And by affording the chance to this HARD WORKER. Loyalty has been rewarded.
That is a really classy boss.
"Thank you for not firing me that day." Funny AF! Deserving young man.
well - it's both a sacrifice and gain to the whole business.
The guy trained by them helping expand business and also enrich him as well.
Yea who does that??? Only the ppl with good heart 😢
Beautiful
Good job Jose! Take the AMERICAN DREAM!
It's smart. He will be loyal, he will improve the brand, and he will make them money. It's a good human move and a good business move.
Apparently he's right hand man to someone running another chain right now.
Congratulations to him
RESPECT....
I like these....
This makes me want to go to a Baja Fresh!