John Gullo’s journey from a poor, fatherless childhood in a tough Italian neighbourhood of Buffalo, New York, to becoming a successful businessman and philanthropist is a story of perseverance, service and giving back.
According to a Fox Business report, Gullo, now 82, built his career around Burger King and eventually operated 54 restaurants across Utah, Arizona and Wisconsin. Among his achievements was opening what is believed to be the first Burger King restaurant attached to a gas station, in Hurricane, Utah.