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Fast-Food Developer: Trevor Wilson, Sonic
When you see a new menu item at a restaurant chain, someone has spent months or even years working on the dish. As a product developer for Sonic, Trevor Wilson studies food trends, then comes up with his own take on the latest food craze. Best Perk: Trevor gets to eat his way across the country for inspiration. One day he'll be in Philadelphia sampling cheesesteaks, another day he'll be in the Southwest in search of new spicy flavors.
Landing the Gig: Wilson has a culinary degree, but being a good cook isn't enough. Successful dishes need to be tasty and popular, so marketing experience is a plus.
