Entrepreneur Kirk Robison to Speak at Hunt Business
The big picture:
Students will hear directly from one of the region’s most experienced franchise entrepreneurs when Kirk Robison visits Hunt Business to discuss franchising, growth and the realities of building a business.
Robison has spent decades building and operating restaurant franchises across Texas and New Mexico, including Peter Piper Pizza, Burger King and Del Taco locations.
His portfolio has grown to dozens of restaurants and thousands of employees — a scale that gives him a practical perspective on entrepreneurship rarely found in textbooks.
The Details:
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Time: 6–7 p.m.
Location: BUSN 332, UTEP
Why it matters:
Robison’s talk will focus on his journey in franchising and the lessons he has learned while building a multi-brand restaurant operation.
His entrepreneurial path began in the 1970s when he purchased four struggling Wienerschnitzel locations.
After turning those stores around, he expanded into other franchise brands, eventually creating a large restaurant network in the region.
What students will hear:
Robison will share career insights on:
- Recognizing and acting on business opportunities
- The realities of operating franchise businesses
- Site selection and growth strategy
- Leadership and management at scale
- Lessons learned from decades in the restaurant industry
A key theme in his approach to entrepreneurship is balancing planning with opportunism.
Last Updated on March 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Originally published March 17, 2026
Posted by Hunt Creative
