He also bought out his business partner .
After realizing that the stand was averaging $ 700 a week in the sale of root beer , hamburgers , and hot dogs , Smith decided to focus on the more - profitable root beer stand .
Smith also bought out Smith 's business partner .
After realizing that the stand was averaging $ 700 a week in the sale of root beer , hamburgers , and hot dogs , Smith decided to focus on the more - profitable root beer stand .