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Marquis Who's Who in America
Honored for leadership in franchising, entrepreneurship, business and brand development worldwide in the beverage industry. Selected on the basis of current reference value — position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility and prominence in the field.
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01The Global Icon of Impact Award
Honored with The Global Icon of Impact Award for Excellence in Beverage & Franchising 2026 — recognizing transformative leadership and lasting impact across the global beverage and franchising landscape.
CIO World Magazine — Iconic Founders & CEOs To Watch
Featured by CIO World Magazine among the Top Most Iconic Founders & CEOs To Watch 2026, spotlighting visionary leadership, brand-building excellence and the entrepreneurs shaping what comes next.
Entrepreneur Magazine — Top 150 New Franchises#47
ThirsTea USA ranked #47 among new and emerging United States brands — a Top 150 Franchise in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 ranking. Franchising since 2023, with a startup cost of $213.3K–$291.4K as published in the official 2026 listing.
04Franchise Voice — Top 100 Influencers#55
Ranked #55 in the Top 100 Influencers by Franchise Voice, recognizing impact and thought leadership across the franchising industry.
05Fran-Tastic Brand of the US — FranServe
ThirsTea USA was awarded the Fran-Tastic Brand of the US in 2025 and again in 2026 by FranServe — back-to-back recognition of franchise excellence and brand momentum.
06President — Asian Business Resource Group, Southern California
Reflecting a deep commitment to supporting Asian business professionals and fostering community engagement — alongside active charitable initiatives within the Indian community.
"Mr. Paul's journey exemplifies dedication, innovation, and leadership in both the business and community spheres."
Since 1899, Marquis Who's Who has chronicled the lives of the most accomplished individuals and innovators from every significant field of endeavor. Individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value — position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field.
