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In this episode of Restrocast, Amjad joins Ashish Tulsian to share how he went from reviving his family business in debt to launching Dubai\u2019s favorite lifestyle caf\u00e9 brand, Brunch & Cake, now spanning 28 stores across six countries. He discusses building through failures, mastering franchising, learning from Japan\u2019s culture of perfection, and why wisdom, discipline, and the right team define lasting success.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE HOST<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Ashish is a serial entrepreneur and serves as the CEO & <\/span>Co- Founder of Restroworks.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>He is one of the entrepreneurs who has mastered the art of bootstrapping startups to scale. Ashish is a prolific angel investor and mentors budding entrepreneurs and startups in Silicon Valley and India.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE GUEST<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Amjad Barakat is the Co-founder and CEO of Brunch\u2019n\u2019Cake, a globally loved lifestyle caf\u00e9 brand with 28 stores across six countries. A serial entrepreneur, he has built ventures across fashion, real estate, hospitality, and modular construction. Known for his resilience and creativity, Amjad\u2019s journey reflects relentless reinvention and a passion for turning ideas into thriving global brands.<\/span><\/p>\n

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