The Gospel According To Derrick Hayes: The "Big Dave's Cheesesteaks" Founder Shares How A Sandwich Saved His Life, And Now, Countless Others'

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The Gospel According To Derrick Hayes: The "Big Dave's Cheesesteaks" Founder Shares How A Sandwich Saved His Life, And Now, Countless Others'

As a teen, Derrick Hayes, 35, was once told by a church reverend that he was going to be a pastor when he grew up. Affronted, Hayes rebuffed the label—he […]

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