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Leighton Hull

Los Angeles Businessman


Leighton Hull, a seasoned entrepreneur and franchise expert, has ventured into a diverse range of business sectors. His career has taken him from Los Angeles, California, to the Hawaiian Islands and Atlanta, Georgia. It began with his first McDonald's franchise in Los Angeles in 1985. Since then, Hull's portfolio has grown to include Denny's restaurants in California, Indiana, and Hawaii, where he was the sole Denny's franchisee. He has also delved into luxury home development and owned multiple Shell petroleum outlets, convenience stores, and car washes in southern California. His recent expansion includes Bojangles restaurants in Georgia. 

Leighton Hull's career trajectory began as a junior marketing executive at Cummins Engine Company in Columbus, Indiana, a role that honed his strategic thinking and marketing skills. He later rose to Regional Director at the Indiana Department of Commerce, Office of Minority Business Enterprise (OMBE), where he developed a deep understanding of the business landscape. As an in-house consultant to Todd Pacific Shipyard, Hull implemented the sub-contractor supplier diversity program. He also ventured into multi-family property development. 

Leighton Hull's influence extends beyond his business ventures. He has made significant contributions to various organizations by serving on numerous boards. His roles include Board Chairman-Pacific Coast Regional Business Finance, Board Member-Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, Trustee-Pacific Oaks College, Board Member-McDonald's Operators Association, Board Vice-Chairman-Denny's Franchisee Association, Board member-Bojangles Franchisee Association, Board Chairman-Lynwood Entrepreneur Development Academy-Business Institute and Small Business Incubator, Board member and Co-Chairman-Economic Development Committee-National African-American Leadership Summit (NALLS), and President-Lynwood Chamber of Commerce. Hull also served as chairman of the Wharton School Young President's Organization (YPO) Program and Advisor to the Allen Entrepreneurial Institute. 

Leighton Hull's current focus is on sharing his wealth of experience and expertise with entrepreneurs and franchise owners. As a seasoned consultant, he is deeply committed to providing strategic growth and operational efficiency guidance. His expertise in business planning, market analysis, and effective management practices has helped numerous clients identify growth opportunities, streamline operations, and enhance market presence. He has also significantly improved their performance, increased profitability, and ensured sustainable growth. 

Hull is an alumnus of Indiana University, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and Harvard Business School. He enjoys sailing and flying. He is ASA-certified and holds a private pilot's license.



Los Angeles, CA, US



Work Experience

Since February 1980
Chief Consultant
Leighton Hull Management

Provides strategic growth and operational efficiency guidance to entrepreneurs and franchise owners. Provides expertise in business planning, market analysis, and effective management practices.

Since March 1985
Franchisee
McDonald's, Denny's, Shell Petroleum, Bojangles


Education

Indiana University

Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Chairman- Wharton / Young President's Organization (YPO) CEO Program

Harvard Business School