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Brandon J. Hurst is a visionary entrepreneur, investor, and business strategist dedicated to driving transformative growth and creating opportunities for the next generation. From his roots in Atlanta, GA, to becoming one of the highest-grossing multi-unit Chick-fil-A franchise owners in Brooklyn, Brandon has built a career centered on leadership, strategic innovation, and community impact.

His journey began at Alabama State University (ASU), where he earned a degree in accounting (magna cum laude, 2010) while serving in leadership roles such as Co-Head Drum Major for the Mighty Marching Hornets, Treasurer of 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.

Brandon’s career with Chick-fil-A started while he was still a student, igniting his passion for business operations, finance, and leadership. After earning an MBA in finance (2012), he joined Chick-fil-A’s Leadership Development Program, where he worked alongside franchise owners nationwide, launching and strengthening new locations.

At just 26 years old, Brandon stepped fully into entrepreneurship, opening his first Chick-fil-A location in downtown Baltimore (2015), the city’s first-ever downtown location. Today, he is a multi-unit franchise owner in Brooklyn, NY, responsible for launching the borough’s first Chick-fil-A across from the Barclays Center, followed by a second in Clinton Hill.

Beyond the restaurant industry, Brandon is the founder of Birth of Dream Ventures, a company focused on investing in emerging entrepreneurs and innovative business ideas. His commitment to education, youth development, and financial literacy fuels his work in philanthropy, supporting initiatives that create lasting change.

Brandon has been honored with several awards, including the Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for Outstanding Community Service, the Alpha Phi Alpha Outstanding Entrepreneur Spirit Award, and a place on Brooklyn’s 2023 Power List. His businesses have also earned recognition, such as The Baltimore Sun’s Top Workplace Award (2015).

With over 15 years of experience in hospitality, business development, and leadership, Brandon continues to mentor, invest, and create pathways to success for others. He travels nationwide, sharing his journey at colleges, universities, and business conferences, emphasizing strategic growth, financial responsibility, and the power of legacy-building.