QBANO: 10 Millones de Sándwiches al Año

Did you know that one of Colombia's largest and most beloved fast-food brands was founded by two pharmacy delivery boys, ages 16 and 18, who sold their motorcycle to buy a bankrupt garage? In this episode of Behind the Name, Gabriel Durán talks with Pilar Amorocho, CEO of Sándwich Qbano. Pilar tells us the fascinating story of how this brand, born in Cali 47 years ago, now sells more than 10 million sandwiches a year and dominates 38% of the fast-food market in the country. Pilar also reveals her inspiring personal story: from cleaning toilets in London as a student and facing corporate sexism (a boss told her she wouldn't amount to anything because she was a woman), to becoming the leader of an ecosystem with more than 1,800 employees and over 200 locations. In this episode you will learn: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:28 A story with an incredible beginning 00:08:56 How to make the decision to let go and delegate 00:11:45 How difficult is it to own a Qbano franchise? 00:14:41 The secret of Qbano and the competition 00:21:00 Getting to know Pilar Amorocho a little better 00:30:27 The advisor, the mentor 00:38:10 The ideal table setting 00:41:24 It's not always right the first time 00:46:55 Being a woman in the world of gastronomy 00:51:03 Question game 00:53:24 What Qbano smells, tastes, and sounds like QBANO SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram:   / sandwich_qbano   NETWORKS SOCIAL MEDIA BEHINDTHENAME Instagram:   / detrasdelnombre   TikTok:   / detrasdelnombre   🎙 HOST: GABO DURAN Instagram:   / gabo.duranc   🎥 AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCER: DIEGO ESPINOSA Instagram:   / diegoespinosac   🔔 Don't forget to subscribe, turn on notifications, and let us know in the comments which other character you'd like to see on Behind the Name! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #CubanSandwich, #BehindTheName, #Entrepreneurship, #Business, #WomenInLeadership, #PodcastColombia, #Franchises, #ColombianGastronomy, #SuccessStory, #PilarAmorocho, #FastFood, #Motivation, #CEO, #HeWhoGetsTiredLoses