From bricklaying to sweet making, from a single shop in Green Street during recession to scaling over 250 stores and floating Cake Box on the London Stock Exchange & Buying Ambala, Sukh Chamdal’s story is as bold as it is inspiring.
Inside this episode we cover:
– The family migration story that shaped him
– The birth of the egg-free cake idea
– Opening the first Cake Box during a recession
– How customer demand drove franchising success
– Balancing family and business leadership
– Building a team and protecting brand reputation
– Acquiring Ambala and preserving its legacy
– The challenges of going PLC on the London Stock Exchange
– Cake Box’s global vision for the future
Timestamps
00:02:00 - Family Migration Story: From Bricklaying to Sweet Making
00:05:20 - Childhood in an Immigrant Household
00:07:30 - Early Lessons in Business and Responsibility
00:09:45 - Birth of the Egg-Free Cake Idea
00:12:00 - First Shop in Green Street During Recession
00:14:30 - Discovering Franchising and First Franchisee
00:18:00 - Expanding the Business Through Customer Demand
00:21:20 - The Road to Becoming a PLC on London Stock Exchange
00:25:40 - Balancing Family and Business in Leadership
00:29:10 - Building a Strong Team & Hiring Lessons
00:33:00 - Work Ethics, Smiling, and Positivity in Business
00:37:20 - Handling Controversy & Protecting Brand Reputation
00:40:50 - Scaling to 250+ Stores and International Expansion
00:44:00 - Acquiring Ambala and Preserving Legacy
00:48:10 - Why Cake Box Stays Out of Shopping Malls
00:51:30 - Future Growth Plans: Doubling Stores Nationwide
00:55:20 - Customer Loyalty, Training & Franchising System
01:00:00 - Sustainability and Reducing Plastic Use
01:05:10 - Governance, IPO Challenges, and Shareholder Trust
01:11:00 - Community Impact, Charity, and Giving Back
01:18:20 - Vision Ahead: Global Expansion & Next Chapters
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