What Torchy’s CEO Mike Rypka has learned in 17 years making ‘Trailer Park’ tacos


For Founder and CEO Mike Rypka, one of the best parts of growing Torchy's Tacos to 115 locations has been creating new opportunities for longtime employees to grow their careers.

"I really wanted to provide opportunities for my people. So obviously, the more we grow, the more opportunities there are for folks within the organization to move up and have a damn good career," he said.

Torchy's, which does business as Success Foods Management Group LLC, hopes to grow at about 120 restaurants by the…

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