Ben Burkett
Real Estate, Hospitality, & Business Development
- Role
- Owner Operator at Parlor Doughnuts
- Location
- Dallas, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ben Burkett
Ben Burkett is a Real Estate, Restaurant, and Business Development professional with a background spanning multifamily finance and development, commercial real estate, capital markets, and business startups and operations.He spent the early part of his professional career in commercial banking before launching a real estate development company, building deep expertise in site selection, underwriting, and executing investments across diverse asset classes. His career has since expanded into franchise management and hospitality, with the acquisition of multiple Parlor Doughnuts territories.Ben brings a disciplined financial strategy to scalable development and operational growth — combining the rigor of a banker with the passion of a neighborhood restaurateur.Ben holds undergraduate degrees in Entrepreneurship, Banking & Finance, and Real Estate Finance from The University of Southern Mississippi. He is a committed community leader, currently serving as President of the Young Professionals Board of Directors for the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas — now in his 6th term on the board.
Experience
Owner Operator
Jan 2026 — Present · Dallas, TX, US
Owner / Operator of Parlor Doughnuts in the North Texas market. Responsible for pre-opening hiring, team development, and day-to-day operations with a focus on guest experience, brand standards, and community presence.
Education
The University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
2013 — 2017
The University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Banking and Finance, Real Estate Finance
2013 — 2017
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Event Planning
- Microsoft Word
- Team Leadership
- Social Networking
- Etiquette
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Public Speaking
- Fundraising
- Customer Service
- Nonprofits
- Social Media Marketing
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Social Media
- Online Marketing
- Event Management
- Time Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Professional Etiquette
- Budgets
- Finance
- Community Outreach
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