Paul Tran is an entrepreneur and advisor in the franchise and restaurant space.
Among his career milestones, he:
Co-founded his first restaurant in 2005 and was acquired in 2008. Became the largest franchisee of The Halal Guys (with 9 stores in Southern California and $15 million in annual revenue) and was acquired in 2023. Sold over 1,000 franchises. Jumpstarted the franchise program for a brand that ended up going public. Scaled restaurants in over 15 countries. Helped a one-unit mom-and-pop business get acquired by a public company; and enabled companies become more profitable and enjoyable.
Today he: Consults emerging restaurant chains on growth; Invests in construction, data, business services, and other food startups. Hosts a YouTube and podcast channel called the Unfocused Show. Posts memes (and sometimes helpful insights) on LinkedIn and 𝕏 (formerly Twitter). Is a multiunit franchisee for Pepper Lunch, the famous 534-unit chain founded in Japan. He lives in Orange County with his wife, two kids, and two dogs; and enjoys traveling and dad jokes.
This engaging conversation will ask restaurant leaders to share some of the best tips they’ve received over their careers, and … the opposite. Audience interaction is encouraged as we get to the heart of career development learning how to lead.
