#14 From $52K to 17 Locations: Rakesh Chandiramani’s Blueprint for Restaurant Success

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12/03/24 • 44 min

Rakesh Chandiramani, Co-Founder & Owner of Vin sur Vingt Wine Bars, Jack’s Coffee, and Il Fiorista in NYC, shares how he transformed a $52,000 investment into 17 successful locations. From scaling with purpose to crafting unforgettable guest experiences, Rakesh dives deep into the challenges and triumphs of the restaurant industry. Learn why authentic leadership, team loyalty, and a human-centered approach are at the heart of his success. This episode is a masterclass in building a lasting legacy in hospitality.

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Restaurant Leaders Unplugged - #14 From $52K to 17 Locations: Rakesh Chandiramani’s Blueprint for Restaurant Success

Transcript

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It's a very human exercise when you open up restaurants. When you open up that door, you throw away the spreadsheets. It doesn't matter anymore.

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It's really around the execution of the concept and delivering that value to the guest and making sure that your ambience is exactly the way that you envision it. And that's quality of your product, your food and beverage, your services delivers th