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From Harvard Law to Crunch Fitness: Chequan Lewis on Leadership, Franchising, and Building Belonging

From Harvard Law to Crunch Fitness: Chequan Lewis on Leadership, Franchising, and Building Belonging

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Today Dr. Kathy Gosser sits down with Chequan Lewis, President of Crunch Fitness, to discuss his remarkable leadership journey from Howard University and Harvard Law School to the helm of one of the world's fastest-growing fitness franchises. Originally aspiring to a career in public service, Lewis began as a litigator before joining Pizza Hut as a franchise attorney, where a pivotal conversation with Yum! Brands CEO David Gibbs led him into operations. That decision ultimately propelled him to become Pizza Hut U.S. Chief Operating Officer and the company's first Chief Equity Officer before taking the reins at Crunch Fitness. Drawing on his unique blend of legal, operational, and strategic leadership experience, Lewis shares how learning the business at the unit level shaped his leadership philosophy and why building repeatable systems, listening deeply to franchisees, and leading with humility and intentionality are essential for sustainable growth. He also explains what sets Crunch Fitness apart in a crowded marketplace, from delivering high-value experiences at affordable prices to fostering a culture of belonging through the brand's signature "Crunch-isms." The conversation explores franchise growth, operational excellence, franchisee engagement, and the challenges of scaling while maintaining culture, offering valuable insights for franchise leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in building organizations that grow through strong relationships and purposeful leadership. Key topics include:Great leaders learn the business from the front lines.Career growth comes from embracing unexpected opportunities.Strong franchise systems are built on partnership, not control.Culture is a brand's greatest competitive advantage.Leadership begins with humility, authenticity, and intentionality. We are happy to report that since the recording of this interview on June 9, 2026, Chequan Lewis was selected to be the new CEO of Crunch Fitness. Congratulations Chequan!Click below to listen and subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, or wherever you enjoy your favorite shows. Don’t miss out on all things FranchiseU!:Website: FranchiseU!Instagram: @franchiseu_podcastFacebook: @FranchiseU PodcastTwitter: @franchiseupodTikTok: @franchiseupod Reach out directly to Dr. Kathy Gosser via LinkedIn. This episode proudly brought to you by the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence at the University of Louisville College of Business.
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