Imran Ahmad

Imran Ahmad is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in the food and real estate sectors. As Co-Founder and Franchisee of Dave's Hot Chicken since 2019, Ahmad has played a pivotal role in expanding one of Los Angeles' most popular dining establishments. Additionally, Ahmad serves as an Investor and Advisor for Thistle, a food startup, and invests in Little Chickpea, a plant-based ice cream venture. As the Owner of AP Franchise Group, LLC, Ahmad operates multiple franchises for Blaze Pizza® and Wetzel's Pretzels®. Ahmad founded Mango Real Estate Investments, focusing on acquiring distressed properties in Southern California, and held previous positions at IDS Real Estate Group and Citigroup. Ahmad holds a BA in International Relations from Brown University and an MBA in Real Estate from the University of Southern California.