Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine Issue III, 2012 | Page 36

MVP 2012
By Helen Bond

A Life of Service
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From refugee to JIB’s largest franchisee

t’s easy to see why Houston-based
franchisee Atour Eyvazian was honored with Multi-Unit Franchisee
magazine’s 2012 MVP Noble Cause
Award. His story of a treacherous escape
from war-torn Iran at age 19, followed
by his move to the U.S. to achieve the
American dream as Jack in the Box’s
largest individual operator, writes itself.
Along the way, he has practiced business
the same way he lives life—with passion
and unwavering support for those in need.
“I grew up looking at life from a
different angle,” says Eyvazian. “EveryName: Atour Eyvazian
Title: Franchise owner/operator
Company: JIB Management, Inc.;

AA Management, Inc.; Cal-Tex
Restaurants, Inc.; A&A Restaurants,
Inc.; San-Tex Restaurants, Inc.
Brands: 109 Jack in the Box
Age: 47
Family: Wife, Melita; daughter,
Emma; son, Ethan
Years in franchising: 8
Years in current position: 8

2012 MVP Noble Cause Award
For passionate, unwavering support
for those in need
Why do you think were you selected for the Noble Cause MVP
Award? I believe my contributions and dedication to H.E.A.R.T. and the
people who work with me in my organization are the reasons I was recognized
as an MVP winner.
Tell us more about what you did. I am involved with a local organization called H.E.A.R.T. that works with disabled adults providing them with
education, training, and jobs that allow them to be more independent t [