Founderology Discussion board
On this episode of Founderology, I sit down with Randy Wyner, Founder and franchisor of Power Tacos, and Caleb Walker, multi-unit franchisee and entrepreneurial powerhouse. Collectively, they share the within story of constructing one of the crucial craveable manufacturers available on the market—and the human relationships and daring strikes that made all of it attainable.
June 3, 2025
What occurs when a visionary Founder and a passionate franchisee come collectively to construct one thing larger than burritos? You get a dialog full of perception, actual speak and game-changing methods that each restaurant Founder wants to listen to.
On this episode of Founderology, I sit down withRandy Wyner, Founder and franchisor of Power Tacos, and Caleb Walker, multi-unit franchisee and entrepreneurial powerhouse. Collectively, they share the within story of constructing one of the crucial craveable manufacturers available on the market—and the human relationships and daring strikes that made all of it attainable.
Why Founders Ought to Hear In:
- Two Sides, one imaginative and prescient: Randy brings the franchisor’s lens — model constructing, scale, innovation. Caleb brings the franchisee’s boots-on-the-ground perspective — operations, staff management, buyer expertise. The magic? How aligned they’re in objective and values. It is a masterclass in wholesome, high-impact franchisor/franchisee partnerships.
- The actual price of going too quick: Each Randy and Caleb speak candidly concerning the significance of not dashing into franchising. Founders, for those who’re serious about scaling — this episode affords a front-row seat to the appropriate solution to do it: with integrity, technique, and a complete lot of coronary heart.
- Tradition is not only a buzzword: From taco values to real-life management, they reveal how intentional tradition — each in company and within the eating places — drives loyalty from workers, prospects, and franchisees alike.
- Find out how to construct a model that casts: Power Tacos launched in 2002. In 2025, it is nonetheless cool, nonetheless cravable, and nonetheless rising. Founders — if you’d like endurance in a fast-moving market, this episode delivers the mindset and strikes that matter.
Frequent Floor Between Randy & Caleb:
- Ardour for hospitality that goes manner past the plate.
- A relentless dedication to constructing nice groups and robust relationships.
- Deep respect for the model and one another.
What Units Them Aside (and Why It Issues):
- Randy’s focus is scaling with objective and defending the model.
- Caleb’s focus is on delivering on daily basis in-store and in-market.
Collectively, they present what franchise success actually seems like — aligned values, shared imaginative and prescient, and mutual respect.
Whether or not you are a Founder dreaming of franchising or a restaurant operator able to increase, this episode will open your eyes, spark concepts, and provide you with a roadmap for what’s attainable.
Tune in now. Get impressed. Get shifting.
