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John T Hewitt

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CEO at Loyalty Brands Inc
📍 Hampton Roads, Virginia Metropolitan Area, United States

John T. Hewitt is the CEO of Loyalty Brands Inc., a franchising expert with over 56 years of experience. He founded three major companies, including Jackson Hewitt and Liberty Tax, collectively launching over 10,000 franchises. An alumnus of the University at Buffalo, he is described by peers as a visionary, innovator, and a game-changer in his industry.

Johns entrepreneurial journey began alongside his father, with whom he pioneered the first tax preparation software for Apple computers. This foundational experience of blending family and innovation has shaped his career, which is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and helping them achieve business ownership and financial success.

He is the only person to have founded two retail chains listed in the top 100 in the United States: Jackson Hewitt and Liberty Tax Service.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Hampton Roads, Virginia Metropolitan Area, United States
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Priorities

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Franchise Development
He has founded three successful franchise companies, launched over 10,000 franchise locations, and received the "Entrepreneur of the Year" award from the International Franchise Association.
Entrepreneurial Strategy
Author of the best-selling book "iCompete," where he shares his personal strategies for winning in business, based on over five decades of experience building successful companies.
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Career

Work history

9-2017
CEO
Loyalty Brands Inc
9-1997 - 8-2018
Founder and Chairman of the Board
Liberty Tax
11-1996 - 8-2017
Founder and CEO
Liberty Tax Service
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Podcasts - Loyalty Brands. Featured in Loyalty Brands
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EP23: FROM JACKSON HEWITT TO LIBERTY TAX. Featured in Get Business Smart Podcast (Tony Bradshaw)
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Education
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University at Buffalo
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