As the CEO and owner of Ricky's, Todd embarked on a transformative journey. He initially assumed control of a struggling 4-store enterprise, poised for acquisition by Duane Reade. With unwavering determination, he successfully persuaded his partners to embrace change as the path to growth. Together, they transformed a failing operation with an annual revenue of $3 million into a thriving 28-store empire, generating $60 million annually by 2012.