Vision, growth, impact:
the franchise path of Leighton Hull
Leighton Hull has owned and operated a portfolio of high-performing TOP 100 franchise domestic and global brands.His business journey is a masterclass in strategic growth and diversification.
McDonald's
- Acquired first McDonald's Franchise in 1985
- Restaurant designated as an official McDonald's franchisee training site
- Conducted multi-day operational evaluations for prospective franchisees
- Served on the McDonald's Operators' Association Board of Directors
Denny's
- Expanded operations into Denny's in 1995
- Received multiple awards for operational excellence and unit performance
- Served as Vice Chair of the Denny's Franchisee Association Board
- Chaired the national Marketing Committee for the franchise system
Bojangles
- Began building Bojangles restaurants in 2014
- Operated the first nationally recognized Bojangles franchisee training store
- Received multiple awards for operational excellence and leadership development
- Served on the Bojangles Franchisee Association Board of Directors
Shell
- Acquired multi-unit Shell-branded convenience store and car wash locations in the early 2000s
- Received multiple awards for operational excellence, sales growth, and profit margin optimization
- Recognized for innovative performance within the dealer network
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