Kat Cole

Leadership Lessons from the Restaurant Industry

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Kat Cole
Kat Cole

Kat Cole rose from Hooters waitress to Group President of Focus Brands (Cinnabon, Carvel, Jamba Juice) before 30 with no college degree. Her story of building an unconventional career in the restaurant and franchise industry is widely cited as an example of hustle and business acumen.

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