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PREM DAMODARAN

PREM DAMODARAN

FOUNDER
Prosper,TX

Summary

A passionate food lover turned restauranteur. Got into the business of opening and running restaurants just because of the pure love for food!

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Hello, I'm Prem, founder and chef behind Kumar's group of restaurants. With a lifelong passion for the culinary arts, my journey in the world of gastronomy has been a flavorful adventure.

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Ever since I first set foot in a commercial kitchen in 2015, I knew that creating exceptional dishes was my calling. The artistry of combining ingredients, flavors, and techniques to craft memorable meals is what drives me each day.

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My culinary journey started with bringing the most authentic and traditional food from back home (South India), but over time, it has taken me through diverse kitchens and cuisines, enabling me to dive beyond the authentic dishes to create fusion concepts. From honing my skills in building unaplogetically authentic food joints to exploring global flavors, every step has shaped me to build more brands such as Eastern Pizza Co (an Indian Italian fusion), Biryani Bhai (an experiment to make several versions of one particular dish), etc. I believe in the power of food to bring people together and create lasting memories.

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At Kumar's, we are dedicated to excellence in every aspect. From sourcing the finest, locally-sourced ingredients to delivering impeccable service, our goal is to exceed people's expectations in all areas. We take pride in offering a menu that reflects both creativity and tradition, ensuring a delightful experience for every palate!

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
12
12

Restaurants opened and counting...

Work History

Founder

Kumar's
Plano, TX
May.2015 - Current

Started in May 2015, Kumar's revolutionized the Indian restaurant industry. First ever Indian restaurant to acknowledge the fact that every state in India has a cuisine of its own, and without any fear brought a very regional ethnic food culture (from the state of Tamil Nadu) to the US. I can proudly boast about being the first to initiate the banana leaf meals concept - a tradition that was started in south India decades ago! The restaurant survived the pandemic and is still successfully running creating record revenues year after year.

Best of Plano winner - 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023. Yes, voting did not happen in 2020 and 2021 :)

Owner

Kumar's Irving
Irving, TX
Jul.2016 - Current

Franchise Owner

Kumar's Austin
Austin, TX
Oct.2016 - Current

Franchise Owner

Kumar's Houston
Houston, TX
Jul.2017 - Current

Franchise Owner

Kumar's Connecticut
Machester, CT
Aug.2018 - Current

Franchise Owner

Kumar's Minneapolis
Apple Valley, MN
Jun.2019 - Current

Franchise Owner

Kumar's Boston
Northborough, MA
Dec.2019 - Current

Founder

Eastern Pizza Co. (EPCo.)
Houston, TX
Jul.2020 - Current

Franchise Owner

Eastern Pizza Co. (EPCo.)
Carrollton, TX
Jul.2022 - Current

Franchise Owner

Kuppanna Plano
Plano, TX
Dec.2022 - Current

Startup Founder

Biryani Bhai
, TX
Jul.2023 - Current

Franchise Owner

Kuppanna Austin
Austin, TX
Sep.2023 - Current

Education

Master of Science -

University of Texas, At Dallas
Richardson

Timeline

Franchise Owner

Kuppanna Austin
Sep.2023 - Current

Startup Founder

Biryani Bhai
Jul.2023 - Current

Franchise Owner

Kuppanna Plano
Dec.2022 - Current

Franchise Owner

Eastern Pizza Co. (EPCo.)
Jul.2022 - Current

Founder

Eastern Pizza Co. (EPCo.)
Jul.2020 - Current

Franchise Owner

Kumar's Boston
Dec.2019 - Current

Franchise Owner

Kumar's Minneapolis
Jun.2019 - Current

Franchise Owner

Kumar's Connecticut
Aug.2018 - Current

Franchise Owner

Kumar's Houston
Jul.2017 - Current

Franchise Owner

Kumar's Austin
Oct.2016 - Current

Owner

Kumar's Irving
Jul.2016 - Current

Founder

Kumar's
May.2015 - Current

Master of Science -

University of Texas, At Dallas
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