Brandon J. Hurst

Brandon J. Hurst is a visionary entrepreneur, investor, and business strategist—and one of the highest-grossing Chick-fil-A local owner/operators in the world. He operates two thriving Brooklyn, New York locations, including the borough’s first across from the Barclays Center, recognized for setting benchmarks in growth and operational excellence. A magna cum laude graduate of Alabama State University and an MBA in Finance, Brandon has built his career on intentional leadership, scalable growth, and community impact. He is also the founder of Birth of a Dream Ventures, investing in entrepreneurs and ideas that advance education, financial literacy, and generational wealth. Honored with multiple awards, Brandon continues to mentor, invest, and inspire leaders nationwide.