These treats taste even sweeter with a side of success. Watch how these founders turned their sweet and savory creations into millions.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
01:05 – Jason McGowan, co-founder and CEO of Crumbl Cookies, turned a simple dessert idea into a global sensation with over 980 locations and $1 billion in revenue.
10:21 – Teun van de Keuken, founder of Tony’s Chocolonely, took a stand against child labor and built a globally recognized chocolate brand.
20:17 – Charles Coristine, after acquiring LesserEvil, turned the struggling snack company into a profitable leader in healthy snacks, with $103 million in sales.
Produced by: Ernestine Siu, Lauren Shamo, Beatriz Bajuelos
Sr. Managing Producer: Eric M. Clark
Additional Camera: Valentina Duarte, Tasia Jensen, Federico Campanale
Editor: Marisa Forziati, Dennis Donovan
Animator: Elham Ataeiazar, Gene Kim
Reporter: Megan Sauer, Nicolas Vega, Tom Huddleston Jr.
Additional Footage: Getty Images, LesserEvil, Toney’s Chocolonely
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Successful Sweets: From Crumbl Cookies To Tony’s Chocolonely
