John Hewitt

John Hewitt is a renowned American entrepreneur who has significantly impacted the business world through his innovative ideas and strategic thinking. He is best known for his remarkable success in the tax preparation industry, having founded two of the largest tax preparation companies in the United States: Jackson Hewitt and Liberty Tax. Notably, both of these companies have grown to become two of the top 100 largest retail organizations in North America.

John Hewitt's entrepreneurial achievements extend beyond simply founding these major chains. His accomplishments include growing two of the largest retail chains in North America. In 2012, Liberty Tax Service alone operated over 4,000 locations across the U.S. and Canada. His contributions have also been recognized with prestigious awards such as the International Franchise Association Entrepreneur of the Year in 2005 and consistent placement on Accounting Today's list of the Top 100 Most Influential People from 2000 to 2012. Furthermore, he is a best-selling author, having penned "iCompete: How My Extraordinary Strategy For Winning Can Be Yours" in 2016. Earlier in his career, Inc. Magazine recognized the rapid growth of Jackson Hewitt, ranking it 2nd in the tax industry and among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States in 1992.