IRFAAN LALANI
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & CO-FOUNDER
A graduate from the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University, Irfaan is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Vibe Restaurants.
Vibe Restaurants is one of the largest franchisees for Little Caesars Pizza in the world, with 84 locations in nine states. Along with Little Caesars, Vibe is currently developing new locations with Wingstop and the Vibe University Training Platform.
Irfaan is passionate about entrepreneurship and loves traveling and exploring the world with his 5-year-old daughter, Mila. Irfaan is an avid angler and skier.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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Strategic Planning
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Lease Negotiation
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Acquisition Strategy and Execution
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People development
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Team Building
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Developing a Strong Network
EDUCATION
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BA of Science at Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration
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Key Executive Program, MIT
OTHER AREAS OF LEADERSHIP
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Little Caesars Presidents Council (2012-2017)
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Little Caesars National Marketing Committee (2016-2018)
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Founding Member - CaesarVision Advisory Board
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Founder - Little Caesars Franchisee Advisory Board
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EO Washington DC Chapter (2012-2017 - Board member from 2016-2017)
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Advisory Board Member - Blackland Prairie Conservatory and Atelier
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Founder - Dubai’s Young Real estate Professionals Organization
WHAT I DO FOR FUN OUTSIDE OF WORK
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Spend time with his 5-year-old daughter, Mila and their dog Aoki
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Avid fisherman
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Love Skiing and Scuba Diving
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Traveling around the world
The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.
Albert Einstein
