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Episode Synopsis
In today’s episode, the founder of House of Biryani (HOB) shares the incredible journey behind building one of India’s most loved cloud kitchen brands. 0:00 - Trailer 1:14 - Introductions 1:20 - What is HOB? 2:52 - Life before HOB 6:29 - Starting the HOB journey 10:56 - Why kids love Biryani 12:18 - Did SRK inspire your style? 16:01 - Lessons from your grandfather 17:09 - Why is 'I' missing in House of Biryani? 23:10 - How do you retain customers? 26:34 - Standing out from competitors 28:19 - Challenges while building HOB 30:55 - Why cloud kitchens struggle in India 40:10 - Key investments for new stores 42:08 - Steps to start a cloud kitchen 45:05 - Automation in cloud kitchens explained 46:02 - How HOB convinced investors for funding 51:42 - Investor journey and value they bring 55:26 - Funniest customer stories 56:55 - Rapid-fire questions 58:04 - HOB’s 3-5 year vision 58:42 - Closing thought We dive into how HOB started, the inspiration behind its unique style, and the challenges faced while scaling in India’s competitive food industry.We also explore why kids love biryani, how HOB retains customers, and the secrets behind standing out from competitors. Plus, we discuss cloud kitchens' real struggles in India, key investments for new stores, and how automation is transforming food businesses.Towards the end, we dive into HOB’s funding journey, how they attracted investors, and what the future looks like for the brand over the next 3-5 years. You won’t want to miss this insightful episode on building a successful food business in India!Hi, LFS & SpTBI has launched our 3-month acceleration cohort batch to help deep tech startups build, scale, and raise funds. If you're a deep tech/AI/ML founder apply now - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMYE0vXxCmC4VFKQrJ-Eihmecqgl9cDnYNkBNCuhP8zQ8ikg/viewform 💫Regards,Devansh Lakhani [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ca_devanshl...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...LinkedIn: / devanshlakhani-financial-services
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