--- title: Press Room | Lauren Fernandez description: Former General Counsel of FOCUS Brands turned restaurant operator, Lauren brings nearly 20 years experience in brand licensing; franchising; and consumer product development. --- [![FullCourse-InvestorLogo-Wide](https://blog.fullcourse.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FullCourse-InvestorLogo-Wide.png?width=200&height=22&name=FullCourse-InvestorLogo-Wide.png "FullCourse-InvestorLogo-Wide")](https://www.fullcourse.com) - [Who We Help](https://fullcourse.com/who) - [How We Work](https://fullcourse.com/consulting) - [Franchising](https://fullcourse.com/franchising) - [Investment](https://fullcourse.com/investment-for-brands) - [Resources](https://fullcourse.com/resources) - [About](https://fullcourse.com/about-us) - [Our Team](https://fullcourse.com/about-us#team) - [Our Values](https://fullcourse.com/about-us#values) - [Press](https://fullcourse.com/press-room) - [Contact](https://fullcourse.com/contact-us) - [Assessment](https://fullcourse.com/consultinghttps://fullcourse.com/training#assessment) [![FullCourse-InvestorLogo-Wide](https://blog.fullcourse.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FullCourse-InvestorLogo-Wide.png?width=200&height=22&name=FullCourse-InvestorLogo-Wide.png "FullCourse-InvestorLogo-Wide")](https://www.fullcourse.com) - [Who We Help](https://fullcourse.com/who) - [How We Work](https://fullcourse.com/consulting) - [Franchising](https://fullcourse.com/franchising) - [Investment](https://fullcourse.com/investment-for-brands) - [Resources](https://fullcourse.com/resources) - [About](https://fullcourse.com/about-us) - [Our Team](https://fullcourse.com/about-us#team) - [Our Values](https://fullcourse.com/about-us#values) - [Press](https://fullcourse.com/press-room) - [Contact](https://fullcourse.com/contact-us) - [Assessment](https://fullcourse.com/consultinghttps://fullcourse.com/training#assessment) # Press Room [franchising](https://blog.fullcourse.com/press-room/tag/franchising) [![](https://blog.fullcourse.com/hubfs/YouTube%20Cover%20Image%20Template%20(2048%20x%201152%20px)%20(Presentation).jpg)](https://blog.fullcourse.com/press-room/from-the-line-to-the-boardroom-how-lauren-fernandez-built-a-business-that-builds-others) 2 Min Read ### [From the Line to the Boardroom: How Lauren Fernandez Built a Business That Builds Others](https://blog.fullcourse.com/press-room/from-the-line-to-the-boardroom-how-lauren-fernandez-built-a-business-that-builds-others) [![Picture of Lauren Fernandez](https://blog.fullcourse.com/hubfs/1-1.svg) Lauren Fernandez Apr 29, 2025 5:00:37 PM](https://blog.fullcourse.com/press-room/author/lauren-fernandez-1) [![](https://blog.fullcourse.com/hubfs/YouTube%20Cover%20Image%20Template%20(2048%20x%201152%20px)%20(Presentation).jpg)](https://blog.fullcourse.com/press-room/podcast-bring-more-joy-to-the-table) 1 Min Read ### [Podcast: Bring More Joy to the Table](https://blog.fullcourse.com/press-room/podcast-bring-more-joy-to-the-table) What does it take to truly innovate in the restaurant industry? According to Lauren Fernandez, Founder & ... [![Picture of Lauren Fernandez](https://blog.fullcourse.com/hubfs/1-1.svg) Lauren Fernandez Mar 14, 2025 1:54:30 PM](https://blog.fullcourse.com/press-room/author/lauren-fernandez-1) [![](https://blog.fullcourse.com/hubfs/YouTube%20Cover%20Image%20Template%20(2048%20x%201152%20px)%20(Presentation).jpg)](https://blog.fullcourse.com/press-room/leadership-change-the-power-of-self-promotion) [franchising](https://blog.fullcourse.com/press-room/tag/franchising) ### [Leadership, Change & the Power of Self-Promotion](https://blog.fullcourse.com/press-room/leadership-change-the-power-of-self-promotion) From an early age, Lauren Fernandez learned that success comes from making the most of one's unique mix of ... 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