Aziz Hashim
Chief Executive Officer at NRD Holdings LLC
Profile
Aziz Hashim, Founder and Managing Partner of NRD Capital, is widely recognized as one of the world's leading experts in franchising.
Prior to NRD Capital, in 1996, Aziz founded NRD Holdings – a franchise development and holding company.
After starting with just a single quick-service location in Atlanta, NRD Holdings soon grew into one of the largest restaurant franchisee companies in the United States.
At NRD Holdings, Aziz operated leading global franchise brands, including Popeye's®, KFC®, Taco Bell® and Domino's Pizza®.
Aziz's dynamic leadership, success, and innovation have led to esteemed recognition across the industry.
In 2018, he was named by Nation's Restaurant News as one of the 10 most influential leaders in the restaurant industry.
Additionally, NRD Capital, after just four years of establishment, was named to Restaurant Business Magazine's 2018 "Power 20" list, alongside some of the other most well-regarded private equity firms in the nation.
Aziz remains deeply committed to community service and leveraging the franchise business model to create financial independence for families in developing countries, as well as social sector franchising to improve the quality of life for families in emerging countries.
Aziz graduated with honors from the University of California at Irvine's prestigious electrical engineering program.
Aziz Hashim active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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NRD Holdings LLC
 NRD Holdings LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services NRD Holdings LLC is a private company that operates restaurants. The company is based in Atlanta, GA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded by Aziz Hashim and he has been the CEO since incorporation. | Chief Executive Officer | 1995-12-31 |
| Dandle, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
| Ascalon Capital LLC | Chief Executive Officer | - |
NRD Capital Management LLC
 NRD Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance NRD Capital Management LLC (NRD Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2014 by Aziz Hashim. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. | Founder | 2014-11-30 |
NRD RT Holdings LLC
 NRD RT Holdings LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of NRD Capital Management LLC, NRD RT Holdings LLC functions as a private equity fund. The private company is based in Brookhaven, GA. | Director/Board Member | - |
NRD FRX Holdings LLC
 NRD FRX Holdings LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of NRD Capital Management LLC, NRD FRX Holdings LLC operates as a private equity fund. The private company is based in Atlanta, GA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Valyant AI, Inc.
 Valyant AI, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Valyant AI, Inc. provides technology services. It offers artificial intelligence, natural language processing, computer vision and machine learning. The company was founded by Robley Theron Carpenter II in 2017 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Aziz Hashim
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| FRISCH'S RESTAURANTS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-04-13 |
| PLANTX LIFE INC. | Director/Board Member | 2014-07-29 |
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Training of Aziz Hashim
| University of California | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 11 |
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Frisch's Restaurants, Inc.
 Frisch's Restaurants, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Frisch's Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It operates full service family-style restaurants under the name Frisch's Big Boy. The firm offers items, such as, Big Boy double-deck hamburger sandwich, freshly made onion rings, hot fudge cake for dessert, pasta, roast beef, chicken, seafood dinners, desserts and non-alcoholic beverages. The company was founded by David Frisch in 1939 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Consumer Services |
Ruby Tuesday, Inc.
 Ruby Tuesday, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Ruby Tuesday, Inc. engages in the operation of restaurants. Its menu includes appetizers, endless garden bar, seafood, chicken, steaks, pastas, ribs and chops, burgers and sandwiches, farm style fixin's, lunch garden bar combos, and lunch combinations. The firm also offers desserts, kid's menu, catering, and Ruby TueGo services. The company was founded by Sandy Beall in 1972 and is headquartered in Maryville, TN. | Consumer Services |
National Restaurant Development, Inc.
 National Restaurant Development, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services National Restaurant Development, Inc. owns and operates as restaurants. The company was founded by Aziz Hashim in 1996 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Consumer Services |
NRD Holdings LLC
NRD Holdings LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services NRD Holdings LLC is a private company that operates restaurants. The company is based in Atlanta, GA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded by Aziz Hashim and he has been the CEO since incorporation. | Consumer Services |
Winston Resources, Inc.
 Winston Resources, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Winston Resources, Inc. operates as a mineral and exploration company, which engages in the acquisition and development of other natural resource properties from joint ventures. Its projects include Elmtree Gold. The company was founded on October 14, 2011 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| Ascalon Capital LLC | |
| Dandle, Inc. | |
NRD Capital Management LLC
NRD Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance NRD Capital Management LLC (NRD Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2014 by Aziz Hashim. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. | Finance |
Valyant AI, Inc.
Valyant AI, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Valyant AI, Inc. provides technology services. It offers artificial intelligence, natural language processing, computer vision and machine learning. The company was founded by Robley Theron Carpenter II in 2017 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Technology Services |
NRD RT Holdings LLC
NRD RT Holdings LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of NRD Capital Management LLC, NRD RT Holdings LLC functions as a private equity fund. The private company is based in Brookhaven, GA. | Finance |
NRD FRX Holdings LLC
NRD FRX Holdings LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of NRD Capital Management LLC, NRD FRX Holdings LLC operates as a private equity fund. The private company is based in Atlanta, GA. | Finance |
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