A 38-year-old started his hummus business with a $450 blender. This year, it's set to bring in $50 million

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After years spent in kitchens across the country, Chris Kirby was burnt out.
The restaurant lifestyle was demanding and all encompassing, and the 26-year-old found himself not doing much else besides working and going to the bars after a long shift.
"I kept waking up in the morning like,…

This story appeared on cnbc.com, 2025-07-12 15:00:02.
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