From $5-an-hour waiter to owner of 250+ restaurants: How an Indian-origin man revived a struggling US brand & built a multi-brand empire
Published on: Oct. 2, 2025, 1:58 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Amol Kohli's inspiring journey saw him rise from a $5-an-hour high school waiter to the owner of a major US restaurant group. After years of learning the business and expanding his franchise portfolio, his Legacy Brands International acquired Friendly's and six other chains, now controlling over 250 outlets. Kohli aims to revive the struggling brand and redefine food service careers.
