The highly competitive restaurant industry is fertile ground for some fascinating origin stories. But even in this high-stakes, narrow-profit-margin arena, some cases grab our attention and may even help shape our own destinies. Must Read Tom Armenti offers one such path to success. After winning $5,000 in online poker during college, the College of New Jersey alum opened his eatery, Fat Shack, in 2010. Last year, the national chain reeled in $20 million in revenue. In the 15 years that led to this ex ...