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Dawn Lafreeda: The Visionary Entrepreneur Behind an Empire of 102 Restaurants

From humble beginnings as a former Denny's waitress, Dawn Lafreeda's journey is a testament to tenacity and vision. With sheer determination, she seized an opportunity that would change her life – purchasing a restaurant using nothing but credit cards.

What started as a bold move transformed into an empire. Dawn, now recognized as the largest female franchisee in America in family dining, has defied expectations and shattered glass ceilings. Her unwavering commitment and business acumen have propelled her to oversee an impressive network of 102 restaurants, marking her as a trailblazer in the competitive world of franchising.

Dawn Lafreeda's story is an inspiration, illustrating the incredible heights achievable through hard work, resilience, and a bold entrepreneurial spirit. Her success not only speaks to her personal achievements but also serves as a beacon for aspiring entrepreneurs, especially women, to dream big and turn those dreams into reality.

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Antoinette Peragine

Antoinette began her comic career in 2009 when the legendary Mitsy Shore owner of the World Famous Comedy Store discovered her one night, giving her the nod of approval... making her a paid regular right on the spot. As an actor, Antoinette made her acting debut starring in the hit off-broadway show playing Tina in Tony and Tina's Wedding. Antoinette moved to LA when she was cast as Jeff Bridges' sister in Law in the feature film FEARLESS. Her film work continued with roles in JUNIOR with Arnold Schwarzenegger and ANGIE with Gena Davis as well as the Tim Burton produced short film Platform Six.

In television, she guest-starred on shows such as ER, NYPD Blue, Strong Medicine, Six Feet Under, Cybil, just to name a few. Antoinette has performed at all top comedy clubs including the Improv, The Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store, and many other venues in New York, Atlantic City and Palm Springs.

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