09/17/2026
My third and final retirement is officially here. It’s time to enjoy the fruits of my labor! 🥂
My deepest thanks go to the most supportive family a man could ask for. Thank you for believing in me, standing by my side, and always being my foundation. ❤️
A HUGE shout-out to Gab! Without his incredible dedication to The Dog House and its vision, we would not have made it. This man did not miss a single day of work. Your loyalty and commitment will never be forgotten, thank you! 🌭🚙💨
To Tesla, Samsung, Firefly, and City Flavor, thank you for the incredible opportunities. Most importantly, thank you to all our customers, it was an honor to serve you. 🙏🏾
I was proud to share my retirement news with the team at City Flavor this morning, and their response truly means the world to me:
"Good morning Derek!
Thank you for sharing this with us, and happy 65th birthday! 🎉 We completely understand and respect your decision to step back from The Dog House. We hope this next chapter gives you more time to enjoy life and focus on the things that matter most to you.
It’s been a pleasure working with you, and we truly appreciate the time, effort, and partnership you’ve shared with City Flavor.
Thank you again for everything! ❤️"
Sunday marked my 65th birthday, and I’m stepping into this next chapter knowing that I have always given an honest, relentless, high-caliber effort in everything I’ve done.
First things first: I need to get my TV and bed off the floor in my new home. I just haven’t had the time! 🤷🏾♂️
Family and friends would ask why hotdogs? Why a food-truck? You were a Human Resource Chief, a Logistician, there’s ample opportunities out there for you if you want to continue to work. My answer was as simple as this: Selling hotdogs is what I want to do. I received my culinary degree and went from there.
It’s time to fully embrace my freedom now, enjoy the fruits of my labor, and see this beautiful world! 🙏🏾🌍✈️😎
