A Fortune In Food | How Abhijit Gupta is Revolutionising India’s Gourmet Market |Expressions Podcast

#AbhijitGupta #ThePizzaBakery #SmashGuys Dive into the inspiring journey of Abhijit Gupta, the dynamic entrepreneur behind some of Bangalore’s most loved food brands—The Pizza Bakery, Paris Panini, and Smash Guys. From facing the setback of a failed tech start-up to creating a thriving more than ₹100 crore food empire, Abhijit shares invaluable lessons on resilience, innovation, and the power of putting product first. In this episode of The Expression Podcast presented by The New Indian Express, discover: • The unexpected path from tech to food entrepreneurship • How obsessing over product quality shapes customer loyalty • Why transparency and storytelling have become game-changers in branding • Insights into scaling operations, hiring, and leveraging technology across 30+ outlets • Embracing sustainability and culture as core pillars for growth Whether you're a budding restaurateur, a start-up enthusiast, or someone driven by creativity and hustle, this conversation will fuel your passion and sharpen your blueprint for success. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share your thoughts in the comments! 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Origin Story: Entering the Restaurant World 02:36 Spotting Opportunities in Bangalore’s Food Scene 04:07 Building a Brand in Indiranagar: The Early Days 06:28 The Checklist for New Locations 08:10 Opening the First Outlet: Emotions and Mindset 09:44 Lessons from Scaling Paris Panini 12:11 Overcoming Challenges and Personal Struggles 14:08 Family Business: Working with a Brother 16:40 Professional and Personal Goals 18:01 Growth, Expansion, and Financial Milestones 19:25 Food Memories from Abroad 20:21 Building SMASH Guys in Public 22:10 The Power of Product Focus 24:00 Using Technology and AI in F&B 26:12 Sourdough Pizza: From Experiment to Signature 27:23 The Reality of Running a Restaurant 29:32 Finding and Retaining Talent 32:01 Scaling Operations with Technology 34:22 Social Media and Building in Public 36:06 The Role of Failure in Entrepreneurship 37:14 Balancing Passion and Business 38:14 Lessons from the Past Five Years 40:22 Sustainability and Going Green 42:00 New Projects and Personal Branding 44:07 Legacy and Advice for Young Entrepreneurs 48:57 Rapid Fire: Fun, Food, and Reflections 59:46 Conclusion #ParisPanini #EntrepreneurshipIndia #StartupStories #FNBSuccess #RestaurantBusiness #IndianEntrepreneurs #InspiringStories #BangaloreEats #Foodpreneur #StartupPodcast #TheExpressionPodcast #tnievideos ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are active on social media! Follow us: Facebook:   / thenewindianxpress   Twitter:   / newindianxpress   APP: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Stay updated with our Apps: For Android users: http://bit.ly/2EdIaWW iOS users: https://apple.co/2SrVdHf For more videos: http://www.newindianexpress.com/videos For all the important news: http://www.newindianexpress.com/