Call Me Dave

"An insider's perspective of the challenges and achievements of Dave Thomas, one of our national treasures, told by the person who was literally by his side as he traveled the nation." -Jeff Coghlan, Wendy's franchisee

"Inspiring, entertaining, and deeply human, it's a story that will leave you feeling as though you knew Dave yourself." -Don Calhoon, former Wendy's EVP of marketing

"Brings renewed light to Dave's story, reminding us that his greatest achievement was not the business he built, but in the lives he forever changed." -Rita Soronen, president and CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

"The world needs more people like Dave Thomas-honest, trustworthy, humble, and someone who cared for others. He lived his life according to his values, not trying to impress anyone. But by the end of his career, he had impressed everyone. This book tells how he did it." -Charlie Rath, former Wendy's EVP of marketing

"In this book, Denny not only shares his personal stories of his time traveling with Dave Thomas, but he gives us all a glimpse into the man we all saw on our TVs. . . . not only full of funny and heartwarming stories, but truly valuable insights from one of the greats." -Rob Geen, Board of Directors chair for the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

"A deeply human look at an everyday person who rose to become a business icon and five-star leader with a paradoxical sense of humility. . . . His values still resonate today, and they're a reminder of the kind of leadership we could use more of-focused on quality, simplicity, and truly caring for people. This book is well done." -John Barker, president and CEO of the Ohio Restaurant and Hospitality Alliance