06/23/2026
Meet our new Advisory council member
Shahid Hashmi
Entrepreneur | philanthropist | Community Leader
Shahid is a distinguished entrepreneur and multi-unit franchisee known as the “Popeyes Chicken King.” A native of Pakistan, he holds an MBA from the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, and an MBA in finance from Western Illinois University.
After over two decades in telecommunications, he entered franchising in 1994 with his first Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Washington, D.C. Today, he oversees approximately 75 Popeyes locations across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast as Managing Partner of Pure Foods Management Group. His portfolio also includes Burger King, ZIPS Dry Cleaners, and Retro Fitness gyms.
Shahid’s approach to business is built on hard work, integrity, and discipline values shaped by his education and experience he will be a great addition to our organization
We look forward to his insights as we navigate growth and operations.
Welcome aboard, Shahid Hashmi