Lost Leases, Hard Lessons, and Big Wins — Inside a QSR Leader’s Rise
Steve Wazny, Operating Partner at AJP Enterprises (Jimmy John’s and Jack in the Box), traces his path from teenage dishwasher to overseeing dozens of quick-service restaurants.
He shares what he learned from tight deal timelines and lost leases, why backing the right people matters, and how an unexpected mentorship turned into a partnership.





