Who's On Fries? My Journey From Fry Cook To The C-Suite Paperback – January 19, 2026

If you had told me decades ago, as I stood sweating over a sizzling basket of French fries at Burger King, that one day I'd occupy a corner office in the C-suite, I might have smiled politely—but inside, I'd have dismissed it as impossible. Back then, I was just Darryl Webb, a kid from North St. Louis whose biggest ambition was getting my next paycheck, helping my mom bills, and maybe, just maybe, someday having a car of my own.Yet, my story is not unique. In fact, my journey mirrors the story that lives deep within each of us—the relentless pursuit of purpose, the resilience to bounce back from crushing disappointments, and the courage to reinvent ourselves when life demands it. This book isn’t just about a kid who started on fries; it’s about you; your aspirations, your dreams, your obstacles, and your potential to overcome them.Who's on Fries?: From Fry Cook to the C-Suite is not just a memoir; it's a master class in life, leadership, resilience, and reinvention, set against the backdrop of some of the world’s most recognizable brands—McDonald’s, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s, Golden Corral, and others. It's a behind-the-scenes exploration of corporate America, entrepreneurship, and personal redemption, told candidly through the eyes of someone who has seen the lowest lows and highest highs of business and life.In these pages, you'll walk with me through my childhood—growing up poor in St. Louis but surrounded by a family rich in love and integrity. You'll stand beside me during the heartbreak of seeing my family torn apart by divorce, discovering how betrayal and hardship can either break you or ignite within you a fierce determination to rise higher than anyone expected. You'll share the emotion of climbing through the ranks of corporate America, learning lessons of humility and leadership at every step—lessons I never could have learned in any conference room, or seminar.You’ll also witness my entrepreneurial journey, marked by exhilarating highs, crushing setbacks, and powerful second chances. You’ll feel the tension of navigating major crises like the 2008 financial collapse and the unprecedented devastation of COVID-19. More than that, you’ll discover how each trial became a catalyst—not just for professional growth, but for profound personal transformation.But perhaps most significantly, this book reveals a powerful truth I've come to understand deeply: success is not defined by the title you hold, the money you earn, or the influence you wield. Success is about legacy. It's about the lives you impact, the opportunities you create for others, and the kind of lasting change you inspire.Today, as I stand firmly in the role of entrepreneur and real estate investor, my vision is clear: my journey isn’t merely mine, it’s a blueprint for your journey, too. Whether you're working fries, flipping burgers, managing teams, launching businesses, or dreaming of something bigger, your story matters. And just like mine, your greatest setback might just be the foundation for your greatest comeback.So, who's on fries? In some ways, I believe we all are. We each have something humble to master, something essential to learn, a starting point that feels far from our dreams. But as you read my story, I hope you recognize your own story reflected within it. Because no matter your starting point—whether in a fast-food kitchen, an office cubicle, a garage startup, or anywhere else—the path to your purpose begins right where you are, equipped only with grit, faith, determination, and the courage to ask yourself: “What’s next?”Welcome to the journey. Read more