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Jesse Keyser graduated from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. While in college, he joined a small technology start-up and remained there until 2005, when he and his brother opened the first of five Little Caesars Pizza locations, all of which have since been sold. He was also a Valpak franchisee from 2008 to 2011. In 2010, Jesse and his brother opened their first Sport Clips Haircuts and now own 32 locations across five states, with plans for continued growth. In 2014, they acquired Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning of St. Louis and currently operate six territories. They recently opened their first Waxing the City location in St. Louis. Jesse has served on advisory councils for Little Caesars, Oxi Fresh, and Sport Clips, earned Owner of the Year honors from both Sport Clips and Oxi Fresh, and currently chairs the International Franchise Association.