BJH
Growth, Stability, New Life Experiences.
I'm on a mission to serve others, not only as a restauranteur and entrepreneur, but also within the community. Through partnerships with key organizations and initiatives to support education, youth development and social justice., I look forward to centering our collective opportunities through growth, stability and new life experiences. Let's change the world together.
-Brandon J. Hurst
Spaces I Contribute My Time To
If we want to create change - meaningful change - we must be willing to show up in the spaces where we can make an impactful difference. Here are some of the spaces that care deeply about and that I contribute, my time, resources and passion to:
Meet Brandon Hurst
A native of Atlanta, GA, Brandon Hurst started his Chick-fil-A career while receiving his undergraduate degree from Alabama State University. Hurst graduated magna cum laude with a degree in accounting (2010). During his tenure at ASU, Hurst participated in several student organizations including being a co-head Drum-major for the Mighty Marching Hornets band, serving as Treasure for the Beta Upsilon chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and Vice-president of Membership for the Kappa Phi chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, Inc.
Immediately after graduating from ASU, Hurst accepted a Director of Operations role in Chicago, IL, a new emerging market for the Chick-fil-A brand. Hurst completed his MBA (finance) in 2012 and joined Chick-fil-A’s Leadership Development Program in Atlanta, GA, where he was responsible for partnering with other franchise owners across the United States to launch successful franchises. Having garnered so much experience and exposure from the quick-service restaurant industry, Hurst decided to pursue his own entrepreneurial endeavors.
Media, Interviews & appearances
In October Of 2014,
Hurst, at the age of 26, was selected to become a Chick-fil-A franchise owner, opening his first location in Baltimore, Maryland (the city’s first downtown location) in April of 2015. Today, Brandon is the owner of the first Chick-fil-A in Brooklyn, NY located right across from the Barclay’s Center.
With over 12 years of experience in the hospitality and restaurant industry, Hurst is passionate about serving others, not only in the restaurant, but also within the community.
He’s been the recipient of numerous awards including the Martin Luther King, Jr. award for outstanding community service, Baltimore Sun’s Top Workplace for 2015, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc’s Outstanding Entrepreneur Spirit Award, and WETATi’s Entrepreneurial Trailblazer Award.
Interviews
The BJH Book Corner
As an avid reader and lifelong learner, I'd like to share some of my favorite reads with you.
Drop me a line and let me know what you're reading below!
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Brandon travels across the country speaking
at local colleges and universities, business conferences, and other community organizations, often sharing his life journey and the importance of focusing on community service, advancement of youth education, financial responsibility, and building tomorrow's leaders.