Chris Lawrence

Nov 13, 2024 | tspantx.com | Chris Lawrence

Raising Cane’s is one of the fastest-growing fast-food chains in the world. COO AJ Kumaran spoke with WFAA about the company’s future plans. DALLAS — When AJ Kumaran came on board at Raising Cane’s ten years ago, it didn’t look anything like the company we see today. “When I joined, we had about 175 restaurants, about half of them franchised…in roughly 14 states,” Kumaran said. Now, there are well over 850 stores in 40 states and five countries, and nearly all of them are company-owned.

Aug 10, 2024 | tspantx.com | Chris Lawrence |Chris Lawrence

With these challenges, it’s natural to think no one would want to run a school district right now. But O’Bara says it continues to be purpose-driven work. DENTON, Texas — Nothing sums up the funding crisis facing public schools in Texas like the brand-new building sitting empty in Little Elm. Fred Hill Elementary School was supposed to welcome up to 750 students for the first time, but Denton ISD doesn’t have enough money to run it.