How Komal Kumar Built a Multi-Unit Pearle Vision Empire | Leadership, Growth & Franchising

What does it take to grow from one location to five while maintaining exceptional customer care? In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcome Komal Kumar, a third-generation eye care entrepreneur and multi-unit Pearle Vision franchise owner. Born and raised in Myanmar (formerly Burma), Komal grew up in a family dedicated to eye care before immigrating to the United States with a dream of owning her own business. Today, she owns five Pearle Vision locations throughout Orange County, California, serves as Chair of Pearle Vision's National Franchise Advisory Council, and continues expanding while remaining deeply committed to patient care and leadership. In this episode you'll learn: ✔️ How Komal turned an entrepreneurial dream into a thriving multi-unit franchise business ✔️ Why franchising provided the roadmap she needed to succeed ✔️ The mindset shift required to become a successful multi-unit owner ✔️ Why "showing up" is her guiding leadership philosophy ✔️ How to build teams that believe in your vision ✔️ Balancing profitability with exceptional patient care ✔️ The importance of honest leadership and mentoring future franchisees Whether you're considering franchise ownership, growing multiple locations, or leading a team, Komal shares practical insights on scaling a business without losing sight of the people you serve. Subscribe for more conversations with the women shaping the future of franchising. #Franchising #Leadership #PearleVision #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #WomenInBusiness #MultiUnitFranchise #TheFranchiseWomanPodcast