Mind Your Business: From PSLE dismay to Pizza Boss - How one man revived a struggling brand after an early setback

Published on 21 Oct 2024
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What if a childhood setback could become the catalyst for a successful culinary journey?

For the man behind the revitalization of Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza, that’s exactly what happened.

Despite early challenges, he turned adversity into opportunity, transforming the brand from a struggling franchise into a beloved name in Singapore.

How did he manage to turn things around, what lessons has he learned along the way, and what fuels his ambition in the competitive food industry?

Here's our conversation with Mohamed Abdullah, CEO, Hobbs Holdings & Owner, Canadian 2-for-1 Pizza Singapore.

 

Presented by Audrey Siek

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.

Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

 

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