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He opened 17 Cafe in just junst 25 months | Franchise Cafe Business Journey
Episode 343
Saturday, 7 February, 2026
Thinking of opening a cafe ́ or franchise in Nepal? This conversation breaks down what actually happens after the doors open. From real costs and franchise models to systems, royalties, and why most cafés fail early. This episode goes beyond coffee and into how the business really works. If you’re considering a café, franchise, or any F&B venture, this is the reality check you should watch first. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 02:24 – How Caffeophilia Scaled to 16 Outlets in 25 Months 03:40 – 18 Years of Experience: Lessons From the Ground 06:14 – Why Coffee Shops Feel Trendy (And Why That’s Risky) 07:02 – How Much Does It Cost to Take a Caffeophilia Franchise? 07:38 – Infrastructure Requirements for a Cafe 09:28 – Different Types of Costs: Build, Training, Setup 11:00 – “Why Not Open My Own Brand Instead?” 11:20 – Why People Actually Invest in a Brand 13:37 – Cost of Opening Franchise Explained 16:49 – Is Franchise Really Passive Income? 18:15 – Can Restaurants Really Make 15–20% Profit? 20:55 – The Role of WhatsApp Groups & Community Systems 25:14 – The Question Every Listener Is Thinking: How to Take a Franchise 26:24 – Tata, Starbucks & How Big Franchise Systems Work 39:32 – Franchise Model Explained 42:22 – How We Designed Our Franchise Model 44:19 – Why Doing Business in Nepal Is Expensive 47:43 – Building Momo & Tea Brands Before Cafes 50:14 – Learning From Bajeko Sekuwa & Himalayan Java 52:23 – Master Franchise vs Area Franchise Explained 58:22 – The 3 Pillars: System, Cash Flow & Audit 01:04:26 – Can a Franchise Run Without the Founder Present? 01:07:50 – Why China? Why Not India or the US? 01:15:02 – How Nepal Failed to Standardize 01:22:15 – Taking Nepali Food Global 01:26:27 – From Farmer to Brand: The Backend Reality 01:30:02 – The Truth About Hotel Management Education 01:33:02 – Your Circle Shapes Your Future 01:36:09 – Manifestation vs Action 01:39:28 – Take Risks Early, While You’re Young If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal? Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8 ✉ Reach out to us at partners@doersnepal.com 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-19cc50b 🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of Doers Nepal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/ 👥 Guest Shashank Prabhat Shrestha Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shashank-prabhat-shrestha-551a8b1a/ 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/ 🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersstudio/?igsh=MWlseDV5azB3Y3lsMw%3D%3D# This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels and insured by Himalayan Everest Insurance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AGS33qQH3/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/himalayaneverestinsurance?mibextid=LQQJ4d&rdid=Ccm3aTE9zypUEi6B&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2FariZHNDrbMn2vFse%2F%3Fmibextid%3DLQQJ4d# Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hei.com.np/ Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd. Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation. 📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: / weddingdreamsnepal Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com 📞 Call: +977 9813657889 #CafeBusiness #FranchiseBusiness #BusinessNepal #EntrepreneurshipNepal #CafeOwner #FranchiseLife #StartupNepal #FoodAndBeverage #SmallBusinessNepal #NepalEntrepreneurs
