Stories of Growth, in Their Words
LEGACY LIVES ON
When Jack Omer talks about the 60-year legacy of Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken, it’s deeply personal.
His grandfather co-founded the brand with his great-uncle, Lee Cummings, back in 1966. After a successful career in corporate leadership, Jack realized he wanted to take control of his own business and future, so he returned to his roots.
Today, Jack is a third-generation franchise owner operating five Lee's locations. He knows firsthand that our restaurants are more than just a place to eat; they've been woven into the fabric of the communities we serve for decades. For Jack, franchising with Lee's means having the backing of a national brand with a proven playbook, while maintaining the freedom to lead his own pocket of the world.
Watch Jack’s story to hear why our famous, never-frozen recipe and commitment to quality are still changing lives three generations later.
His grandfather co-founded the brand with his great-uncle, Lee Cummings, back in 1966. After a successful career in corporate leadership, Jack realized he wanted to take control of his own business and future, so he returned to his roots.
Today, Jack is a third-generation franchise owner operating five Lee's locations. He knows firsthand that our restaurants are more than just a place to eat; they've been woven into the fabric of the communities we serve for decades. For Jack, franchising with Lee's means having the backing of a national brand with a proven playbook, while maintaining the freedom to lead his own pocket of the world.
Watch Jack’s story to hear why our famous, never-frozen recipe and commitment to quality are still changing lives three generations later.
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