Lakshmi Kumaresan

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Lakshmi Kumaresan

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  • Products

Restaurants

Casual Dining - Barbeque Nation , India

Casual Dining - Barbeque Nation , India

Casual Dining - Barbeque Nation , India

Casual Dining - Barbeque Nation , India

Fine Dining - Toscano, India

Fine Dining - Toscano, India

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Designing Diverse Dining Experiences

In 2017, I transitioned from retail to restaurant design by joining Barbeque Nation, gaining hands-on experience in the F&B industry. This role was an eye-opener, providing valuable insights into outlet development, kitchen design, brand launches, and process optimization across various stages of restaurant operations.


I had the opportunity to work with four distinct brands:

  • Barbeque Nation – A leading buffet grill restaurant chain in India and abroad.
  • Johnny Rockets – An iconic American QSR brand.
  • Toscano – A renowned Italian fine-dining chain in South India.
  • You and Barbeque – Barbeque Nation’s QSR and delivery concept


This experience allowed me to gain expertise in designing for different restaurant types, understanding that each customer segment demands a unique experience. The cost factor also plays a crucial role in defining an uncompromised experience, while ensuring consistent brand storytelling across diverse dining formats. 

Highlights

44 New Stores launched in a year

44 New Stores launched in a year

44 New Stores launched in a year

The store count includes 40 Barbeque Nation outlets and 4 Johnny Rockets outlets. These projects were managed at various phases of the project lifecycle.

Outlet Renovation in 35 Days

44 New Stores launched in a year

44 New Stores launched in a year

For Toscano chain of restaurants, managed the renovation of  a key outlet in Bangalore, completing the project within 35 days, including a brief 10-day shutdown period. 

Star performer of the year

Implemented Delivery Set-ups in Outlets

Implemented Delivery Set-ups in Outlets

Received this award in recognition of successful completion of two profitable Toscano outlet renovations within critical timelines in the year 2019. 

Implemented Delivery Set-ups in Outlets

Implemented Delivery Set-ups in Outlets

Implemented Delivery Set-ups in Outlets

During the COVID-19 pandemic, devised an R&D plan for delivery assembly units of 100-150 sqft, and effectively implemented them in around 50 outlets across India. 

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