How to run a Restaurant: Clueless Edition | Dr. Navneet Gill | TEDxPDEU

"When they cut off our electricity, my only option was to do what Nirupa Roy used to do in every 80s movie ever..." Dr. Navneet Gill walks us through her journey from being a dentist to a successful restaurant chain owner. Her restaurant venture Nini's Kitchen caters to nearly 35,000 people every month throughout their 5 restaurant and 8 bakery outlets in Gujarat, India. She mentions seven major points to take into consideration, not only to run a restaurant, but also in life to get out of the false trap of overnight success. Dr. Navneet Gill is a dentist by the day and a restaurateur by the night. From not knowing anything about the hospitality industry, to being the proud owner of 5 restaurants and 8 bakery outlets, her journey is the stuff movies are made of.

[anujabhanot]

So relatable! Building a restaurant business is like raising a baby. Initially, it’s amusing but it truly takes a village to raise one. It’s no easy task and the challenges mentioned are, just the tip of the iceberg. As she rightly said, patience really is key. I am grateful to serve food and smiles every day at my cafe - seeing people happy keeps me going. A must-watch for anyone eyeing a food venture.

[ledepart.design]

In three months from 0 customers to fully occupied restaurant! Sounds too good to be true

[j.p.morgan]

This talk is about more than How to Run a Restaurant, it's How to Run a Life. A presentation to revisit.

[tejaswiniparmar]

Ohh my god.... I literally have tears in my eyes, that happiness vaale tears, , , just wow ma'am, it was an incredible journey❤️. I'm so so proud student of having a teacher like you. Thank you mam for everything everything, thank you for giving life lessons in a unique way, I can never thank you enough but I'm saying this that one of the best things that ever happened to me is getting admission in cdsrc and meeting you. You are that personality for me.. always always grateful. You are my idol and will forever be🤍🙏

[bombaytalkies]

Thanks for ur last line, now we turned 2 yrs on my Restautant- Indian Kitchen McKinney, TX still struggling but going strong on my journey!

[NikyDavda]

Your lectures, your words and your inspiring stories all have a huge place in my heart.

[audusteven]

This was really inspiring for me as I’m also a new and sole restaurateur. It’s a lot and overwhelming, but I’ll keep preserving.

Thanks for this!

[mercedesallen]

Hats off to you. I can’t wait to come back here and update on how things are going. This was well spoken and very informative. Thank you for breaking it down. I’m more confident after watching your Ted Talk. Best Ted Talk hand down.

[syasminneha]

I was almost given up but the thought of trying once more time before I close it down and came to watch some youtube lessons on how to do inventory. This video pops up ...wow!!! I am so inspired to do it again, although my takeaway wasn't been through this bad.
You guys are rock stars. I wish you all the best. ❤❤❤

[nikaanglo]

Earlier I was asking myself why I couldn't seem to wrap my head around the struggles of opening up a restaurant. Everyone around me was saying that it'll be difficult but I couldnt really fathom how difficult is difficult. But this is such an eye opener. Thank you, I needed to hear this today.

[leisureplanet]

This is truly inspiring. Restaurant businesses aren't easy and need lots of patience. Good job y'all!

[aayush]

I wanna make my own story someday after some years and let everyone listen to it. Hope my days goes as per my plans and I wish everyone of us here struggling to be the best version succeed in life.

[shwetachaudhari]

Congratulations ma'am🎉🎉🥳... It was an honor to be your student.. You're always been my motivation. 🌹

[nbunny]

I have so much respect for for you and your team !! Thankyou for the motivation ❤

[afrozshaik]

I'm truly thankful for the insights and journey you've shared. Your speech has left a lasting impact on me, and I'm grateful for the valuable lessons I've learned. Thank you for your inspiring words.👏

[umangdholabhai]

You have disappointed us regulars by closing down in Surat. You were the best.

[dkk-lbkp]

I’m reversed I was in the restaurant business thank goodness I’m in a safe job now. This lady is absolutely right what she says please listen all new business

[vqgyvwt]

No words... I can feel your back days struggles ....
Till now I have watched many video like this but really this is hard work. confident struggle is the top inspiration video
Thank you for this ❤

[SurajPatil]

Wow !! such a overwhelming success story!! great inspiration !!

[SpurthiKolipaka]

I just randomly ordered a quinoa Mediterranean meal on swiggy and ended up here. That's how much I loveddd their food!!! You go team!!!