How to Scale a South Indian Restaurant Chain | Jay Jayaraman on Diaspora Dialogues by TOI™

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How do you scale a South Indian restaurant chain without losing authenticity? Jay Jayaraman, founder of the Mylapore brand, reveals how he applied software engineering principles to revolutionize restaurant operations in the USA. In this episode of Diaspora Dialogues, we break down his systems-first approach, moving away from chef-centric models toward centralized kitchens and standardized processes. If you are an NRI entrepreneur looking to build or scale a business in North America, this is a masterclass in operational excellence. We discuss: Scaling South Indian food concepts in the US & Canada. The "Chipotle" model for Indian cuisine. Using automation and standardization for consistency. Overcoming operational challenges for Desi business owners. Subscribe for more insights for the diaspora community. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:20 Early Days in the Restaurant Business 08:01 How Covid Helped the Business Grow 13:07 Why Mylapore Food Tastes the Same Across Locations 15:13 On

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