Laugh Factory Owner Looking Far Beyond the Windy City

We already knew about the imminent opening of a third Laugh Factory in Chicago later this month. But FishbowlLA had no idea just how expansive the future plans of owner Jamie Masada (pictured) are.

Per a USA TODAY article about the healthy resurgence of comedy across all media, Masada is aiming to soon be bi-coastal and international with his brand-name stand-up comedy franchise. Along with the original Sunset Blvd. location, opened in 1979, and a Long Beach branch christened in 2008, here’s what the comedy entrepreneur has up his sleeve:

Masada has constructed a humor empire that’s embraced magazines, radio, TV, films and cyberspace.

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