Casey Askar

Serial Entrepreneur | Family Office, Franchise Brands, Politics

Casey Askar is a Naples-based serial entrepreneur and business leader with over 25 years of experience building, acquiring, and operating companies across franchising, food distribution, real estate, and energy.

An immigrant to the United States from Iraq, Casey began his career as an operator, launching and scaling businesses across the Midwest and beyond.

Over the course of his career, Casey has built a diversified portfolio that includes multi-brand restaurant franchises, fuel distribution companies, and commercial real estate ventures. He currently serves as Chairman and CEO of the Askar Family Office and Askar Brands, overseeing dozens of operating businesses nationwide and employing thousands of people across the United States.

In addition to his entrepreneurial career, Casey has been involved in public service and civic leadership. In 2020, he ran as a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida’s 19th Congressional District.

Today, Casey remains actively involved in growing and advising his businesses while supporting charitable and community organizations.

During his visit, he shared insights from his journey as an entrepreneur and leader, including lessons on scaling businesses, resilience through adversity, and the realities of building companies from the ground up.